Obituaries
James V. Chiappardi
July 7, 2023
James V. Chiappardi, 72, of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 7th, 2023 following four years of multiple health challenges. James, better known as “Jimmy” peacefully, and in full Brooklyn style of determination, left this earth with his best friend and beloved Linda Durkin Chiappardi by his side. James was predeceased by his first wife, […]
Peggy Schlezes
July 6, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Schlezes passed away peacefully on July 6 surrounded by loved ones after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Peggy was born in Cambridge, New York in September of 1954, to the late Jack and Barbara Roche. Peggy spent her childhood in the small town of Salem, New York until her family moved to Indiana, […]
Norman Charles Basher
July 5, 2023
Norman Charles Basher, born in Hockessin, DE in 1934, passed peacefully at home after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Shirley, his son and daughter, his four grandchildren, and his eight great-grandchildren Norman spent his life doing things, many things. He was a machinist, welder, fireman, carpenter, and much, […]
Gunilla Zafiroglu
July 4, 2023
“When the heart weeps for what it has lost, the spirit laughs for what it has found” – Sufi Proverb On July 4, 2023, Gunilla Zafiroglu passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 82, surrounded by her beloved husband, Dimitri, and children Petra, Nicolas, Alexandra, and Christian. Born in Gävle, Sweden, she was […]
Andrew J. “Joe” Schmidt
July 4, 2023
Andrew J. Schmidt, age 93, a long time resident of Hockessin, Delaware and a native Delawarean died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Glen Mills, PA where he was a resident of Maris Grove Senior Living community since January 2015. Joe was born in the city of New Castle, son of the late John L. […]
Arlene Whittington
June 30, 2023
Arlene Whittington, age 76, of Hockessin, Delaware, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at her home. Arlene graduated from St. Elizabeth’s High School in 1964 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Immaculata College in 2003. Arlene began her career working at Atlas Chemical Company and later worked at B.F.Shaw Company, […]
Nancy Tatnall Fuller
June 28, 2023
Nancy Tatnall Fuller, 99, of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed peacefully on June 28, 2023. Born in Wilmington, Delaware during the Roaring 20s. Nancy attended Tatnall School, taught by her grandmother, Francis Dorr Swift Tatnall. Nancy lived through the Depression and World War II. She married the love of her life, Jack Glendon Fuller Jr. whom […]
Ellen G. Thorn
June 27, 2023
Ellen departed her loving family on June 27, 2023. Ellen was born in 1932 in White Plains, NY., daughter of the late Gertrude and Arnold Lieberherr. She was very proud to be a first generation American, after her parents immigrated from Switzerland. Ellen graduated with honors in 1954 with a major in Chemistry and a […]
Anne Chapman Berl (Nancy)
June 26, 2023
Anne Chapman Berl (Nancy) of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 95. Nancy was born in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late Mary Hughes Chapman and Frederick F. Chapman. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband William Berl III, her […]
Joyce Anne Manchester
June 23, 2023
Joyce Manchester, beloved wife of Andrew (Jack) Manchester for 73 years, passed away in Hockessin on June 23, 2023 at the age of 93 after an extended illness. Joyce was the eldest child of Grace (Toole) and Harold Cook and was raised in Schenectady, NY. She was loving mother to two children, (David Manchester of […]