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Obituaries


Jeffrey Pike Ferris

Jeffrey Pike Ferris

December 3, 2024

Jeffrey Pike Ferris, 80, died peacefully on December 3, 2024, at home with his loving family. Born to the late Edgar and Evelyn Ferris in Old Greenwich, CT, Jeff attended Greenwich High School and then continued his education at Tufts University and Simmons College. After college, Jeff served as a Captain in the United States […]

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Katina Galanakis

Katina Galanakis

December 1, 2024

Katina Galanakis, 91, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday December 1, 2024.  Katina was born in Athens, Greece in 1933.  She emigrated to the United States with her husband, John, and their three daughters in 1970.  Together they built a life here, in a land foreign to them in both language and customs.  […]

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Carmela J. Ianni

Carmela J. Ianni

December 1, 2024

Carmela J. Marsilii Ianni, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 1st, 2024 in Wilmington, DE. Born in August 1933 in Wilmington, DE, Carmela was a graduate of the Ursuline Academy and went on to become a licensed cosmetologist and hairstylist at MAJO Hair Studio for over twenty years, often […]

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Robert G. Rainey

Robert G. Rainey

November 29, 2024

Robert G. Rainey, age 91, of Wilmington, DE., passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at his home, with his loving family by his side. Born in 1933 to Wade K. and Sophie Rainey, Robert G. Rainey was the middle child of a family of five, along with older brother Theodore and younger brother Ronald. […]

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Clarine Manerchia

Clarine Manerchia

November 27, 2024

Clarine Marie (Limmina) Manerchia, age 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, surrounded by family. Clarine attended the Cathedral of Saint Peter, before attending Wilmington High School, graduating as part of the 1958 class.  She worked in a variety of roles for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, at both Immaculate […]

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Joan C. DelGuidice

Joan C. DelGuidice

November 26, 2024

Joan Catherine Del Guidice (Guaglianone), age 79, of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, formerly of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was lovingly surrounded by her family and her beloved cat, Louie. Joanie, also known as Meem and Aunt Joan by many, was born in 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, […]

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Sally Gordon Petrillo

Sally Gordon Petrillo

November 26, 2024

Sally Gordon Petrillo, age 83, of Wilmington, DE, peacefully made her transition on November 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Morris and Natalie Gordon, Sally attended Notre Dame Academy in Washington, D.C. and graduated from the University of Delaware. A professional painter, Sally generously shared her art with family, friends, […]

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Barbara A. Kolinka

Barbara A. Kolinka

November 25, 2024

Barbara Ann Kolinka (Smith), age 83, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Hanover, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Barbara was born to parents Philip and Claudine Smith in 1941. She was raised in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and for seven years was a Nun with the Sisters […]

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Robert A. Reimschussel

Robert A. Reimschussel

November 24, 2024

Robert “Bob” A. Reimschussel, of Claymont, Delaware, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024 at the age of 89. Born in Jersey City, NJ, in 1935, Bob grew up in Chester, PA, and spent his adult life in Claymont, DE, where he built a legacy of faith, family, and community service. Bob was a devout […]

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Alice Severance

Alice Severance

November 23, 2024

Alice Severance, 75, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She approached every interaction as an opportunity to show kindness. She was the daughter of beloved mother, Dorothy Horgan, and father, Thomas Horgan, and sister to her “army buddies,” Sue Woodall, Jean Glassman, Bayard Horgan, Dan Horgan, Charlie Horgan, and Betsy Scharr. […]

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