Obituaries
John “Jack” Bates Sanders
October 8, 2026
John “Jack” Bates Sanders passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and cared for by compassionate caregivers. Jack was born in 1943, to Owen Bates Sanders and Claire M. (O’Neill) Sanders. Raised in a Navy family alongside his three brothers, Jack spent his childhood in several communities before […]
Cathleen Ann Branciaroli
October 7, 2026
Cathleen Ann Branciaroli, age 71, of Chesapeake City, Maryland and formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at her home. Cathleen was born in 1954 and grew up in Mentor, Ohio, the oldest child of the late Joseph P. and Virginia Branciaroli. When the family moved to Wilmington, DE in […]
Marcos D. Cotrotsios
October 6, 2026
Marcos Dimitrios Cotrotsios peacefully passed away on October 6, 2026 in Wilmington, DE, at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his siblings George, Kostas, and Vasiliki. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Honora Cotrotsios; his sons, James (Stacey) and Henry (Luanne); and his daughter, Anne (the late Tom); […]
Harry Haldas
October 3, 2026
Harry Haldas of Wilmington, Delaware fell asleep in the Lord on October 3, 2026, at the age of 90. Harry was the founder of Haldas Market on Silverside Road in Wilmington, where he and his twin brother Nicholas partnered to provide prime choice meats to their loyal clientele. They welcomed their customers with warmth and […]
James D. Spirito
October 1, 2026
James Daniel Spirito died peacefully on October 1, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to his late parents, Andrew and Marie Spirito. He was the third of four siblings: his older sister, Annmarie; his late brother, Andrew; and his younger sister, Eleanor. He leaves behind his beloved […]
Arthur E. Whittaker, Jr.
September 29, 2026
Arthur (Art) Edward Whittaker Jr., age 88, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on September 29, 2026. Art was born in Lansdowne, PA in December 1937, to the late Arthur (Ed) and Barbara Wall Whittaker. He graduated from Springfield High School, Lock Haven University, and earned a Master of Science in Education from the University […]
Paula Elizabeth DiSabatino
September 28, 2026
Paula Elizabeth DiSabatino of Wilmington, Delaware received her wings on September 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Paula was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Bettyann DiSabatino. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Gorman, the true love of her life; her son, Mark “Markie” McMenamin; her stepson, […]
Bruce M. Bochnowski
September 26, 2026
Bruce Martin Bochnowski passed away at age 65 after a short battle with cancer on September 26, 2026. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Bruce moved to Delaware at age four and remained a lifelong resident. He was a proud graduate of Dover High School (’79) and the University of Delaware, where he earned both his undergraduate […]
Terrence “Terry” Walklett Sr.
September 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Terrence “Terry” Walklett Terrence “Terry” Walklett, age 63, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy defined by the love, kindness, loyalty, and selflessness he gave so freely to the people around him. He had a way of making the […]
Barbara Nichols
September 20, 2026
Barbara Nichols, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. She was born and raised in lower Delaware and spent 50 years in Mendenhall, PA. Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Daniel J Nichols Jr and granddaughter Julia Rose. She is survived by sons Daniel John (Kathy), Andrew […]