Obituaries
Donald R. Bennett, Jr.
February 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald R. Bennett, Jr. on February 16, 2025, following a hard-fought battle with stroke and brain injury. While Bo (as we all knew him) lived in South Florida for the last several years, he always considered Wilmington to be his home, and it is […]
Eleanor “Ellie” C. Hileman
February 14, 2025
Eleanor (Ellie) Cranston Hileman died on February 14, 2025, at age 88. She was born in 1937 in Wilmington, Delaware, the youngest daughter of the late Elizabeth Leib Cranston and John Paul Cranston. She was a loving mother to her good son, Christopher C. Hileman and the beloved wife of John R. Hileman. Ellie attended […]
Nancy C. Carpenter
February 11, 2025
Nancy Carol Carpenter, age 63, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Nancy attended Concord High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1979. From there she went on to own and operate Elkton Transcription Service since 1986. She is survived by her loving partner, Chris Henry of Elkton, […]
Jason Edward Miller
February 10, 2025
Jason Edward Miller, age 44, of Chadds Ford, PA passed away unexpectedly early Monday, February 10, 2025 at home from a heart attack. Jason was a carpenter working part-time for Poe Construction. Like his father, Jason was quite the handyman due to his previous job experiences of working with elevators, being a maintenance technician, and […]
Priscilla E. Palermo
February 9, 2025
Priscilla Elise Palermo, age 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Center, located in the Wilmington Hospital, while her daughter held her hand and her son said goodbye over the phone. Born in 1933 in Augusta, Maine, she was the daughter of William F. Pullen and Elise (Lewia) Pullen. […]
John E. Flaherty Jr.
February 9, 2025
John Edward Flaherty Jr. (“Jay”), age 79, died early in the morning on Sunday February 9. He died as he lived—with fortitude, organizational strength and the deep love of family surrounding him. His three children (Eugenie Cheney, Doyle Flaherty and Kate Ferrell) and his wife Nanie were with him in the days and hours before […]
Ann Elizabeth Dawson Moore
February 9, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Dawson Moore, 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Betsy was born in 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Ann Fox and David H. Dawson. Because her father was a chemical engineer for the DuPont Company, her family moved several times while she was growing up. Her favorite childhood […]
Stanley J. Czerwinski
February 4, 2025
Stanley John Czerwinski, 92, of Hockessin, Delaware, died peacefully on February 4, 2025 after a long, joyful, and rewarding life. He was the son of Konstanty and Rozalia (Zera) Czerwinski. Stanislaw (Stan) was born in 1932 in an upstairs room of their family home in Browntown, a Polish immigrant community in Wilmington. He was a […]
William Arthur Graf II
February 2, 2025
William A. Graf II, age 69, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born in Wilmington, DE., and graduated from Concord High School and Delaware Technical Community College. Bill enjoyed his walks around the neighborhood, gardening and his summers in New Hampshire. He will be remembered […]
Susan Gluck
February 1, 2025
Susan Gluck died peacefully on Saturday, February 1. Sue was born 89 years ago in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of Delaware, Sue dedicated her life to family, starting with her adoring husband of 65 years, Don, who fell in love with her the first moment they met, and including three wonderful sons, […]