Obituaries
James F. Brennan
October 23, 2017
James F. Brennan, of Newark, Delaware, aged 77 years, died suddenly October 23, 2017 at home. Born in 1939 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Catherine (Shanley) Brennan. He graduated President of his class from St. Patrick’s High School in Olyphant, along with his sweetheart Mildred Naglak, whom […]
Jeanette E. Hudson
October 23, 2017
Jeanette E. Hudson, 89, of Wilmington, Delaware departed this world peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017. Jeanette was a twin and one of fourteen children born in Wilmington to Francisco and Philomena Socorso. An active member of the Claymont Women’s Club in the 50’s and 60’s, she participated in the restoration of the Stone School […]
Arthur Nile “Ted” Baird
October 21, 2017
Arthur Nile “Ted” Baird, 81, of Bradenton Beach, FL, passed away on October 21, 2017, in Wilmington, DE, in the care of his loving family. He was born on February 5, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Roland and Edna Hayes-Baird. Ted’s childhood was spent in various towns in Idaho and Utah. He graduated from Butte High School in Arco, ID, in 1954. He then enlisted in the Navy Submarine group and served a […]
Neeltje Schulte
October 19, 2017
It’s with great sadness I must announce the passing of Neeltje Schulte, age 76, of Newark, Delaware with former dwellings in Clayton, New Castle, and Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Schulte was widowed earlier this year during the passing of her only love and husband Christiaan Schulte. She took her last breath on October 19, 2017 at […]
Louis Bachman, Jr.
October 14, 2017
Louis Bachman, Jr. (Lou) age 70 of Hockessin, Delaware died suddenly on October 14, 2017. Lou was the son of the late Louis Bachman, Sr. and Martha Bachman of Hockessin. He was in a loving relationship and marriage to Sally Humphrey Bachman for 55 years. Lou attended Brandywine Springs Junior High and graduated from John […]
Joanne DiSabatino Pollari
October 12, 2017
Joanne DiSabatino Pollari, age 87, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on October 12, 2017. Joanne was the fourth of five children born to Italian immigrant parents Dominick DiSabatino and Pauline DiNardo DiSabatino. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline Academy and earned her bachelors of science degree in education from the University of Delaware in […]
Patricia T. Kish
October 12, 2017
Patricia Ann Tobin Kish, age 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 12, 2017 at Christiana Hospital. Born in Louisiana in 1938, Pat was the oldest daughter of Edward and Esther Tobin. For the majority of her life, she resided in Old New Castle, Delaware where she was a graduate of […]
Mitchell Weiner
October 12, 2017
On October 12, 2017, Mitchell Weiner passed away following a long illness. Born in Baltimore, Md., the Weiner family moved to Delaware when Mitchell was 10 years old. Mitchell graduated from the Sanford School in 1974 and later received his Medallion from the Culinary Institute of Baltimore. From 1995 to 1998, Mitchell was co-owner of […]
Jacquelyn Jackie Poole
October 10, 2017
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Smith Poole April 20, 1957 – October 10, 2017 Jackie passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 10, 2017. She was 60 years old. Born and raised in North Wilmington, she was a 1975 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. For the last 26 years she resided in Newark, DE, where she […]
Donald L. Gephardt
October 10, 2017
Donald Louis Gephardt passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was the son of Loreen and Louis Gephardt. Don was a beloved husband, father and a highly respected colleague at Rowan University where he served as Dean of Fine and Performing Arts for 19 years. He was Interim Provost for two years and was […]