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Obituaries


Barbara M. Noseworthy

July 6, 2025

Barbara M. Noseworthy, 81, of Wilmington, DE and Wells, ME, died peacefully on the afternoon of July 6, 2025 after a mercifully brief battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Barbara was born in Providence, RI in 1944.  A graduate of Classical High School, she went on to study at Wake Forest University and graduated with a […]

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Isabel Brown Pearce

Isabel Brown Pearce

July 3, 2025

Isabel Brown Pearce, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, at the age of 94 years old. Born in October of 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, Isabel was the beloved daughter of Dr. J. Draper Brown and Dora Sexton Brown. She was raised on the family’s Maple Brook Farm on […]

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Michael J. Gallo

Michael J. Gallo

July 3, 2025

Michael J. Gallo, age 71, of Hockessin, Delaware passed away at his home on Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a long battle with ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease .   Michael was, and will forever remain to us, a deeply loving husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, […]

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Jerome “Jerry” Koss Sr.

Jerome “Jerry” Koss Sr.

June 29, 2025

Jerry Koss, a proud Marine veteran and dedicated small business owner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the age of 83. Jerry served his country honorably for the United States Marine Corps, exemplifying courage and commitment. Following his military service, he channeled his hard work and determination into building a successful autobody […]

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Jeanette “Jets” Mottola

Jeanette “Jets” Mottola

June 29, 2025

Jeanette “Jets” Mottola, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Wilmington, Delaware. Though her body decided it was time, her mind was as sharp as ever — cracking jokes and making everyone smile right up until the very end. Born on February 11, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to […]

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Anne Mary Meade

Anne Mary Meade

June 26, 2025

Anne M. Parsons Meade age 77, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2025 with her husband by her side. Mrs. Meade was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1948 to the late John J. and Anne M. Kelleher. She was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School class of 1966. Anne also attended Goldey-Beacom College and […]

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Joseph S. Finch

Joseph S. Finch

June 24, 2025

Joseph S. Finch, Jr. died peacefully on June 24, 2025 at Wilmington Hospital. He was born in January of 1930 in New Kensington, PA, the son of Joseph S. and Irene Finch (nee Ferguson). He graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy in 1948 and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1952. […]

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Katherine Tucker

June 24, 2025

Katherine Browning Tucker died on June 24, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Katherine (Kayte), the daughter of J. Richard Tucker (deceased) and Barbara Graham Tucker was born in Washington, D.C. September of 1973.  She graduated from The Tatnall School and the University of Delaware. During her earlier years Kayte worked for the Mary Campell Center […]

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JoAnn M. Dougherty

JoAnn M. Dougherty

June 23, 2025

JoAnn M. Dougherty, age 73, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away at home with her loving family by her side on June 23, 2025. JoAnn was born in Linton, North Dakota to Jacob and Mary Bosch.  She was a proud 1969 graduate of Linton High School.  Shortly after graduating, she moved to South Dakota and met […]

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Brian Thomas Sweeney

Brian Thomas Sweeney

June 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that our family announces the unexpected passing of our brother Brian Thomas Sweeney, age 61, of Palacios TX, and formerly of Newark DE on Sunday, June 23, 2025. Brian was born in 1964 to John J. and Annie T. Sweeney of Drexel Hill, PA. He was a graduate of the […]

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