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Obituaries


Edward Harmon Burns, III

Edward Harmon Burns, III

May 10, 2023

Edward Harmon Burns, III , age 76, of Kennett Square, PA., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Christiana Hospital. Some lives cannot be completely captured by the written word. Ed Burns, whose loss is grieved by so many, lived such a life. As a raconteur, he could fill the room with his stories. […]

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Joan “Jodi” Wilson

Joan “Jodi” Wilson

May 9, 2023

Beloved mother and Mimi, Joan “Jodi” Wilson, age 79, of Wilmington, Delaware and formerly of  Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by family. She graduated from Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1961 where she was raised by her parents William and […]

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Richard Harrison

Richard Harrison

May 8, 2023

Beloved Father, Brother and Grandfather Richard ‘Dick’ James Harrison died at the age of 78 on May 8, after a valiant nine-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of almost 38 years, Linda Lynch Harrison, sister Katherine Mann (Bill), son Richard J. Harrison (Xiomara), daughter Heather Lynch Hansen, daughter Katherine Betterly (Luke), […]

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Rudolph J. DiBonaventura

Rudolph J. DiBonaventura

May 8, 2023

Rudolph John DiBonaventura, age 91, went home to heaven on Monday, May 8, 2023.  Rudy was born in his house on Scott Street in Little Italy to Ersilia and Pasquale DiBonaventura.  Rudy went to Saint Thomas Grade School and then became a proud Salesian gentleman. After graduation from Goldey Beacom College, Rudy entered the Marine […]

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Michael James Collins

Michael James Collins

May 7, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of our father, Michael (Mike) James Collins, 72, of Wilmington, DE on Sunday, May 7, 2023.Mike began his career in data processing which brought him and his family to Pennsylvania. However, his true passion was coaching basketball. He started coaching in the Philadelphia semi-pro circuit, where he coached many […]

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John J. Greoski Jr.

John J. Greoski Jr.

May 4, 2023

John J. Greoski, Jr., 90, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather peacefully passed away Thursday May 4, 2023 surrounded by his family.

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Linda Woodward Dyson

Linda Woodward Dyson

May 4, 2023

Linda Woodward Dyson, 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on May 4, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1937, the daughter of the late Rebecca and Carl Woodward. Linda was a concert pianist and a private music teacher. Her favorite color was purple. She loved to share her lifelong appreciation for music with people […]

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David Bristow

David Bristow

May 2, 2023

David C. Bristow, 70, of Wilmington, died peacefully at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his children on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. David (Dave) was born in March of 1953 in Wilmington, DE to Conway and Gertrude Bristow. Wilmington was Dave’s home for most of his life, with a brief two years spent in California as a […]

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Dr. Gregory M. Greene

Dr. Gregory M. Greene

May 1, 2023

Dr. Gregory M. Greene of Greenville, Delaware, passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Monday, May 1, 2023. Greg was born in Schenectady, NY, the son of Charles E. and Sandra Greene of Rotterdam, NY. He was predeceased by his mother, Sandra Greene of Rotterdam, NY. He is survived by […]

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Marion Stelzer

Marion Stelzer

April 30, 2023

Marion Figley Stelzer died at home on April 30th, 2023 after a long illness.   She was born in Kansas City, Kansas in May of 1925. She attended the University of Kansas and graduated as a Physical Therapist.  She subsequently worked at the University of Missouri hospital during the polio epidemic and met her husband Glenn […]

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