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Roger P. Francis

Roger P. Francis

September 25, 2025

Roger P. Francis, age 87, of Hockessin, DE, passed away on September 25, 2025. Born and raised in White Marsh, MD, Roger graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in business and later earned his MBA from PMC College (now Widener University). Over the years, he lived in Tamaqua, PA, Wilmington, DE, and […]

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Elinor W. Ranck

Elinor W. Ranck

September 23, 2025

Elinor Frances Warren Ranck was born in May of 1925 in Queens, New York and passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. She was the only child of Frances Haman Warren and Colonel Otey Yancey Warren and grew up in New York City and Connecticut. From a young age, she attended […]

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Jacqueline Marguerite D’Cruz

Jacqueline Marguerite D’Cruz

September 22, 2025

Jacqueline Marguerite Inglis D’Cruz, 88, passed away on June 22, 2025 in Needham, MA. Her life was rich in family and love. Jacqueline was the daughter of Celina Guillemain Inglis and Robert Kerr Inglis and was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was the eldest of three children. Her father was in the Canadian Air […]

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Mary Agnes Gallagher

Mary Agnes Gallagher

September 21, 2025

Mary Agnes Gallagher (nee Donnelly) passed away surrounded by her children on September 21, 2025. Mary Agnes was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mary (nee McCairns) and John Donnelly.  When Mary Agnes was 3 years old  she moved with her mother and brother, Jack to live with their Aunt Agnes McCairns. That tiny row home […]

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Rosemarie Morris

Rosemarie Morris

September 20, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosemarie Cavallo Morris, who passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. She was 90 years old and lived an active and healthy life. Rosemarie was kind, friendly, and thoughtful. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Rosemarie was born in 1935, in […]

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Amelia G. Hall

Amelia G. Hall

September 19, 2025

Amelia Hall (nee DeMaio) died peacefully in her home alongside her best friend and sister Agnes. Millie was known for her welcoming, loving, and kind spirit. She was a devoted mother, sister and grandmother who absolutely adored her family. Spending time with loved ones was what fulfilled her. That, and welcoming people around her table. […]

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David P. Roser

David P. Roser

September 16, 2025

David P. Roser, age 83, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. David attended Sandford School (Sunny Hill) where he rode his beloved horse, Natalie, to and from every day. Over the years, David worked in many professions including farming, mushroom growing, working for Malin Plumbing, Delaware Power and Light, and […]

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David Howard Nixon

David Howard Nixon

September 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce David Howard Nixon, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at Rockland Place after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A long-time Wilmington resident, David was born in Kansas but raised in Auburn and Woodstown, Salem County, New Jersey.  David attended Oldsmans Township Grammar School […]

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Daniel F. Murray

September 11, 2025

Daniel F. Murray, 78, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Daniel was a graduate of John Dickinson High School in Wilmington before attending Wilmington College. Following graduation, Daniel worked as an auto mechanic for many years. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Noreen Murray; his son, Christopher Jason Murray; and […]

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Nancy Daddow Gemmell

Nancy Daddow Gemmell

September 10, 2025

Nancy Daddow Gemmell, age 92, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. A lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE., Nancy was born in 1933 to the late Dr. Wilbur and Grace Daddow. Her husband of 44 years, Dr. Gordon D. Gemmell died in 2002. She is survived by her daughter Kathryn Preston (Brian), […]

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