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...

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...

Ronald J. Clift, 61, of New Castle, Delaware, passed away on April 28, 2024. Ron, also known as Ronnie and RJ to his family, was a loving father, son, brother, and grandfather. Ron was a proud veteran having served in both the US Army and US Air Force. He began his military career early as a member of the civil air patrol and joined the Army where he did his basic training and began training as a utility Helicopter Repairer. Later, he served in the Air Force as a law enforcement specialist...

Christine Hadley Bonnett Crossan, a pillar of love and service, died at home on April 26, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on January 7th, 1950 in Reading, Pennsylvania, she embarked on a journey of profound impact. Her infectious laughter and radiant smile endeared her to all who crossed her path.  Christine's childhood in Wilmington was marked by her spirited involvement in the Girl Scouts and the Civil Air Patrol. She attended P.S. DuPont High...

Pre-deceased by her husband, Herbert Fisher Coates, Sr., and son, John Joseph; survived by her children, Herbert Fisher, Julea Ann, Jeri Lynn, Barbara Jayne, James Herbert, and Barbara Ann, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her beloved cats, Mindy and Charlie. Our mother, who raised her children and took care of her home primarily on her own, was an excellent cook, baker, and housekeeper, as well as a guidance counselor, babysitter, and pet sitter. She took great pride in her...