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Obituaries


Henry J. Carinci, Jr.

Henry J. Carinci, Jr.

October 26, 2017

Henry J. Carinci, Jr., age 64 of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Henry was born in 1952 the son of the late Henry J., Sr. and Anne P. Carinci. He was a devoted family man and a longtime volunteer for youth sports and activities. He graduated from Manhattan College with […]

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Richard L. “Dick” Baird

Richard L. “Dick” Baird

October 25, 2017

Richard L. “Dick” Baird, age 86, of Wilmington, DE, and Sunapee, NH, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born in Sioux City, Iowa in 1931, he was the oldest son of the late Charlotte A. G. Cownie and John Baird. He was preceded in death by his brother […]

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Francis Michael “Mike” Donohue, Jr.

Francis Michael “Mike” Donohue, Jr.

October 24, 2017

Francis Michael Donohue, Jr., passed away peacefully at his residence in Greenville, DE on Tuesday morning, October 24, 2017. He was 86. Born in New York City in 1931, the son of Francis “Frank” and Mary Marvel Donohue of Greenville, DE. He attended Tower Hill School in Wilmington and graduated from Brooks Academy in North […]

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J. Terrence (Terry) Walbert

J. Terrence (Terry) Walbert

October 24, 2017

Joseph Terrence (Terry) Walbert died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family, his outsized heart failing after eighty-eight years of kindness, giving, laughter, adventure, compassion and joy. Terry wanted his obituary (which he penned) to read as follows: “J. Terrence Walbert was born in Sudlersville, Maryland to Theodore J. […]

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James F. Brennan

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Louis Bachman, Jr.

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 […]

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Joanne DiSabatino Pollari

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 […]

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