Obituaries
Rev. James T. Kirk, Jr.
November 27, 2025
The Reverend James Thomas Kirk, Jr., 68, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was the pastor of Saint Mary Magdalen Church, in Wilmington. A native of Historic New Castle, Delaware, he was born in 1956, to the late James T., Sr. and Leontia (Lancaster) Kirk. He received his early education at Saint Peter School, […]
Nancy L. Merena
November 27, 2025
Nancy Lynn Merena, 86, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, teacher, sister, friend, grandmother (Nana), and truly an angel on earth. Nancy dedicated her life to her children and her students, and her gentle guidance and leadership left a lasting impact on many over the years. Nancy was […]
Marie Swajeski
November 25, 2025
Marie Swajeski, founder and longtime artistic director of the Delaware Children’s Theatre, is remembered for her decades of leadership in family theatre and for preserving one of Wilmington’s historic landmarks. Marie began her theatrical work with her traveling performers troupe, the Children’s Repertory Theatre. She took staged productions into schools, churches, and parks—introducing children to […]
Paul E. Aldrich
November 25, 2025
Paul E. Aldrich of Wilmington DE, beloved husband of Betty Aldrich, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, aged 97. He was born in 1928 to Richard and Stella Aldrich of Ohio. Paul developed a love of chemistry after receiving a chemistry set as a present when he was in elementary school. Graduating from MIT […]
Kay F. Wilke
November 25, 2025
After a valiant three and one half month struggle, Kay Frances Wilke, known to her family and close friends as ‘Bird’ or ‘Birdie’, lost her battle with an aggressive pulmonary cancer. She passed away peacefully, without pain, on the afternoon of November 25, 2025, in the Accent Care hospice facility at Christiana Care. Her husband […]
Lucinda Carlyle Carpenter “Cinda”
November 23, 2025
Lucinda Carlyle Carpenter, age 52, passed away on November 23, 2025. She was the daughter of Robert R. M. Carpenter III (Ruly) and Stephanie C. Carpenter and was born in Wilmington. Cinda was an accomplished three sport athlete at Tower Hill School and went on to be selected as an All American in Field Hockey […]
Charles Schuyler Webb
November 23, 2025
Charles Schuyler Webb, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Yorklyn, DE among his family on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Charlie aka Webby was born in 1940, son of the late William Delano and Katherine Annabelle (Schuyler) Webb. He spent the first years of his life living in different states with his parents. […]
Paul A. Larson
November 20, 2025
Paul Alfred Larson, known to his family as PAL, passed away at the age of 90 on November 20, 2025. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the fourth child of Hugo Christian Larson and Esthena Randolph Larson. He attended Liberty HS in Bethlehem, PA and graduated from Gettysburg College with a BA degree in chemistry […]
Usha Karnik
November 20, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Usha Karnik on November 20, 2025. She entered eternal rest in the comfort of her home with family. Throughout her life journey she was the epitome of grace and a heart open to all, deriving her remarkable strength with steadfast devotion and unwavering faith. […]
Nancy Carolyn Virgin
November 19, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Virgin, age 83, of Magnolia, DE, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bayhealth Hospital. Nancy had a career in the cafeteria at a local phone company as well as at the Print Quick Copy Department as a clerk. Nancy is survived by her husband, Wayne Stewart […]