Obituaries
John E. Flaherty Jr.
February 9, 2025
John Edward Flaherty Jr. (“Jay”), age 79, died early in the morning on Sunday February 9. He died as he lived—with fortitude, organizational strength and the deep love of family surrounding him. His three children (Eugenie Cheney, Doyle Flaherty and Kate Ferrell) and his wife Nanie were with him in the days and hours before […]
Ann Elizabeth Dawson Moore
February 9, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Dawson Moore, 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Betsy was born in 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Ann Fox and David H. Dawson. Because her father was a chemical engineer for the DuPont Company, her family moved several times while she was growing up. Her favorite childhood […]
Stanley J. Czerwinski
February 4, 2025
Stanley John Czerwinski, 92, of Hockessin, Delaware, died peacefully on February 4, 2025 after a long, joyful, and rewarding life. He was the son of Konstanty and Rozalia (Zera) Czerwinski. Stanislaw (Stan) was born in 1932 in an upstairs room of their family home in Browntown, a Polish immigrant community in Wilmington. He was a […]
William Arthur Graf II
February 2, 2025
William A. Graf II, age 69, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born in Wilmington, DE., and graduated from Concord High School and Delaware Technical Community College. Bill enjoyed his walks around the neighborhood, gardening and his summers in New Hampshire. He will be remembered […]
Susan Gluck
February 1, 2025
Susan Gluck died peacefully on Saturday, February 1. Sue was born 89 years ago in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of Delaware, Sue dedicated her life to family, starting with her adoring husband of 65 years, Don, who fell in love with her the first moment they met, and including three wonderful sons, […]
Helen M. Daly DeDominicis
January 31, 2025
Helen, 91, passed away at home on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Wilmington Delaware. She was born in Newark, N. J. to the late Helen (Chrenko) and Thomas Daly. Helen worked in the English Resource Center at Concord High School while her children were growing up. She was also a Director of a Senior Center […]
David Kyle Brown
January 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, David Kyle Brown, at the age of 35. Known to many as Kyle, he later chose to go by Dave upon entering Delcastle High School, where he graduated in May 2007. Kyle thrived in building […]
Kathleen Rutz Albert
January 28, 2025
Kathleen R. Albert, 96, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and faith. Kathleen was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania as the only child of Charles J. and Grace E. (Reinhard) Rutz. She met the love of her life Bill while out with friends. Their attraction […]
Arden (Ardie) McElwain Emery
January 27, 2025
Ardie Emery, a Wilmington resident for over 61 years, passed away on Monday at the age of 86. Born in Washington, PA, Ardie was the youngest of three sons of the late Dr. Raymen Emery, MD and Elsie (McElwain) Emery. Married for over 59 years, his loving wife Mary Lou predeceased him in 2020. He […]
Jean Simmons
January 27, 2025
Jean Simmons, age 73, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on January 27, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her, but her memory will forever be a warm and comforting presence. Born in Wilmington, in February 1951, Jean was the loving daughter of Eleanor […]