Obituaries
Helen Tacchi
April 8, 2026
Helen Tacchi, age 68, Wilmington, DE. passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Christiana Hospital. She was a teacher at Holy Ghost School, also worked at Conchester Lanes before retiring from Greeley & Nista Orthodontics. She was an avid bowler, and also loved owls and wolves. Helen was a […]
Ari Daniel Abel, MD
April 8, 2026
Dr. Ari Abel (known also as Tim) lived his life to the fullest, while demonstrating endless compassion for others. He is survived by his wife Valerie and daughters Chloe and Scarlett, parents Robert and Mike Abel, siblings Adam Abel (Leila), Lauren Michael Chicklo (Christopher), aunt Nancy Abel, uncles Nick and Jack Michael and their families, […]
Donald R. “Rick” Adkins
April 7, 2026
Donald R. “Rick” Adkins passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 65. Born in 1960, he was a lifelong resident of Wilmington, Delaware. At the heart of his life was the love he shared with his wife, Lisa. Together they built a beautiful life and raised two children, Christa and Michael. An […]
Ralph L. Delaria
April 6, 2026
Ralph Lewis Delaria, age 94, of New Castle, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026. Ralph was a devoted family man, proud veteran, and lifelong friend to many, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience. Born in 1931, to Chester and Helen Delaria, Ralph was one of a large and […]
Richard Charles Campbell
April 5, 2026
After a valiant and courageous battle for life, and surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Richard Charles Campbell passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, at Paoli Hospital. He was 85 years old. Richard was a wonderful husband, a devoted father and grandfather, a humble and hardworking man, and someone who found […]
Marvin Stone
April 4, 2026
Marvin Stone, age 91, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 after a long and fulfilling life. Marvin was born in New Rochelle, New York, and after graduating from high school there, he went on to study at Pratt Institute and earned a BFA in Advertising Design. While at Pratt, Marvin met Eve, […]
Dennis Anthony Meloro
April 2, 2026
We are deeply saddened to recognize the passing of Dennis Anthony Meloro, 47, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend. Dennis passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Dennis was the loving, steady foundation of his family. As a devoted father to Anthony and Gianna, they were his purpose, his passion, and his […]
Susan Marie Flynn
April 1, 2026
Susan Marie Flynn, 82, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away from natural causes on April 1, 2026. Susan was born in 1943, in New York City. She was the second of six children of John C. Flynn, Sr. and Mary U. Farmer Flynn, who preceded her in death. Susan also was preceded in death by her […]
Leon D. Smith, Jr.
April 1, 2026
Leon D. Smith, Jr., age 83, of Farmington, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Milford Hospice Center. Leon was born in Greenwood, Delaware in 1943, son of the late Leon D. Smith, Sr. and Margaret Louise Donze Smith. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves and worked as a truck […]
Marsha Carol Avery
March 31, 2026
Marsha Carol Avery, age 83, of Kennett Square, PA., passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Marsha was a lifelong learner, successful entrepreneur, and devoted mother. She was born in 1943 to Raymond Jones and Emma Liddle in Greenwich, NY, she was a woman of formidable intelligence and deep conviction who left a lasting mark […]