Obituaries
Patrick Lawrence Ford
February 26, 2019
Patrick L. Ford, age 43 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away suddenly on February 26, 2019. He was born in Utica, New York but lived most of his life in Wilmington. Patrick was a natural athlete. He could usually be found on or around a soccer field or basketball court. After many years with the YMCA […]
Bonnie Eileen Sullivan Keen (neé Murray)
February 22, 2019
Bonnie Eileen Sullivan Keen (neé Murray) passed away Friday February 22, 2019 due to diabetic complications. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 20 years, Jon Keen; her first husband, Bob Sullivan and their two children, Kathleen and Russell; and her three beloved pets, Lily, Jake and Mister. Bonnie should be remembered as a loving […]
Lois Lawson Zabel
February 21, 2019
Lois Lawson Zabel, age 92, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019 after a brief illness. Lois was born in Oak Park, Illinois and later attended the University of Wisconsin where she graduated with a B.S. in Education. It was in college that she met Robert Zabel, with whom she shared 53 […]
Marion Rose Borowick
February 19, 2019
Marion Rose Borowick, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on February 19, 2019. She was born in 1929 to the late Lyman and Mary Foley. Marion was a 1947 graduate of Padua High School. For many years, she worked as an X-Ray Technician. Marion enjoyed reading, her grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Illinois […]
Alexander Martin Satkowski
February 19, 2019
Alexander Martin Satkowski, age 84, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his home. Alex was born in West Wyoming, PA., son of the late Alexander and Stella Gepert Satkowski. He served in the Korean War with the U.S. Navy. After serving his country he earned his B.S. degree in Engineering. […]
Thomas C. Marshall, Jr.
February 17, 2019
Thomas C. Marshall Jr., age 94, died February 12, 2019 after a long illness. The son of the late T. Clarence and Esther Shallcross Marshall, he is survived by Ruth Pierson Marshall, his wife of 33½ years. In addition to being well-known in Delaware as a philanthropist, historian and community leader, he was widely respected […]
Cornelia Samuel Cates
February 16, 2019
Cornelia Samuel Cates died on February 16, at the Stonegates Retirement Community, where she had lived for the past ten years. She was 103. Cornelia was born in New York City to Harriet Diamond Samuel and Alfred Elias Samuel, but moved to Salem, New Jersey, home of her mother’s family, when she was an infant. […]
Mary Ann Palese
February 16, 2019
Mary Ann Palese, age 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday February 16, 2019. She was the daughter of Emanuel and Theresa Benedetto. Mary was married to Joseph M. Palese for 61 years until the time of his death in 1999. Together they shared a full and happy life and raised two daughters, […]
James B. Byrne
February 14, 2019
James Barry Byrne, age 81, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was the son of the late Joseph A. and Bertha H. Byrne. Mr. Byrne was a chemical engineer with DuPont for 39 years and enjoyed playing the tuba in many local bands. He is remembered as a loving […]