Phyllis M. Hopper, age 78, passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. She was born in Wilmington, DE, eldest daughter of the late James and Filomena (Piluso) Lumb; was a graduate of Conrad High School; and in addition to dedicating her life to raising her family, she worked as a paraprofessional in the Meadowood Program of the Red Clay School District for over 20 years. Phyllis was known for her kind heart. She saw the best in everyone and had...

Richard Baccino, age 84, from Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024. Born in Wilmington, DE but raised in Kennett Square, PA, Richard graduated from Kennett High School in 1958. Upon graduation he joined the Navy where he served in the mess hall and enjoyed telling a funny story of how he dropped an entire pan of baked beans down the stairs of his ship after a wave rocked the ship. He later became a signalman transmitting messages by flags. Richard retired from the printing...

Eileen McGovern, of Newark, DE, recently of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at Christiana Hospital, with family by her side. She was 73. Eileen was born to Julia and George Hack on April 6, 1951, in York, PA. She grew up in Salisbury, MD and graduated from Wicomico High School. She went on to graduate from Delaware Technical and Community College and pursued a career in nursing at Christiana Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She...

Robert Martin Basara aka "Buzzard" age 81, of Newport, DE, died peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born in Wilmington, son of the late Martin and Helen (Szczesiak) Basara, was a 1961 graduate of Wilmington High School and went on to enjoy a 43-plus year career with Autotote Sports Betting Systems, ultimately retiring as a quality control supervisor. Robert enjoyed all things outdoors: whether hunting, fishing, crabbing, clamming or spending time on the boat or at the...

Robert Willis Ward, aka “Bob” and “Wardy”, age 80, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born in Woodlawn, VA, son of the late Joseph Ward and Dorothy (Edwards) Collins. Bob moved to Delaware at a young age, was a 1962 graduate of Wilmington High School, and enjoyed a long career with Autotote Sports Betting Systems, ultimately retiring as an operations manager. Bob was a member of the Rod & Gun Club and Terrace Athletic Club, both in...

Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Tash, age 80, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born October 15, 1943 in Madison, WI to the late Col. Raymond Topping, United States Air Force (Retired) and the late Helen (Veerhusen) Topping. Mary Beth was a teacher in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, where she taught 6th grade mathematics at Henry B. duPont Middle School in Hockessin, DE. After 40 years of teaching, she retired in...

Alice R. (Giles) DiBiaso, 81, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully passed away in the presence of her loved ones on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  Born in Wilmington on October 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Hopkins) Giles. Alice worked as a hair stylist for many years, and later went on to work part time waitressing at Tarabicos Restaurant and Madeline’s Italian Restaurant, where she made many friends and acquaintances.  While she had many talents and...

Jeannette Marie (Brick) Knauf, 88, formerly of Binghamton, New York, died peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Hockessin, Delaware. She was a sassy soul, loaded with opinions and a fiery personality, and her large family will miss her. Jeannette was born November 13, 1935, in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, to Edward J. and Mabel Brick. Jeannette was a graduate of North High School in Binghamton. She graduated from nursing school at Harpur College (now part of Binghamton University) as a...

Carmen Maria Prado Rodriguez passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Carmen was born Maizales, Puerto Rico on September 18, 1944 to the late Julio and Felicita Prado. Her family moved to Delaware in 1955 and became very involved in the community around St. Paul R.C. Church. Carmen was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Goldey-Beacom College. Carmen worked for New Castle County, Recorder of Deeds for 36 years. She was a passionate, intelligent, and caring person who together with her...

Kyle Medkeff, beloved son, big brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 32. Born on August 29, 1991, in Wilmington, Delaware, Kyle graduated from Delaware Military Academy in 2009. He channeled his own experiences into a career dedicated to supporting others in their journeys toward recovery, serving as a guiding light in the field of addiction and recovery. Kyle is remembered for his incredible compassion, infectious laughter,...