Helen Grace Piergiovanni, 90, of Wilmington, Delaware, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was days away from being 91. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Piergiovanni of Toughkenamon, PA, and sister to Mary Piergiovanni who also preceded her in death. As an adult Helen lived in Avondale, PA before moving to Wilmington, DE, where she and Mary made their home together. Helen was graduated from Kennett High School and worked for 12 years at the National Bank of...

Joseph A. Sadlowski, 91, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on March 29, 2020 at Genesis Health Care, Brackenville Center. Joe retired from the Red Clay School District (Conrad Middle School) in 1991. He joined the Navy in 1945 and served two years on the aircraft carrier, USS Tarawa. He was a member of American Legion Post #27 for 61 years, lifetime member of the Polish Library, Pulaski Legion, 11th Ward Democratic Club and the Defiance Club. Joe is survived by his nephews, Michael Sadlowski...

John B. Moseley, age 86, of Newark, DE, passed away at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was born in Wilmington, DE, son of the late John B. and Mary J. (Fritz) Moseley. John served honorably in the US Navy during the Korean War, and upon being discharged married Betty J. Kelly shortly thereafter. He enjoyed a 31-plus year career at DuPont, retiring in 1990. John was a devout parishioner of St. John-Holy Angels Parish and a member of the Irish Culture Club of New Castle County as well...

Paul J. Freeman, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on March 28th 2020, at the age of 82.     After a 45 year career, Paul retired from AT&T. He then owned and operated “Paper Chase”, three downtown retail shops for the next 10 years.    Paul will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn Dellose Freeman; his 4 children: Cheryl B. Burns, Paul Freeman, Jr., Carolyn F. Selway and Cindy A. Reeves; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his...

Anthony Saienni, Jr., age 69, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  He was born on September 21, 1950 in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Anthony Saienni, Sr. and Julia (Daddezio) Saienni. Anthony had graduated from Wilmington High School in 1968 and recently attended his 50th Red Devils reunion. He retired as a project manager at Potts Welding in 2012, after 42 years of service. Anthony was a devoted family man and loved being surrounded by his...

Charles J. Kehr, Jr., aged 86, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on March 23. Chuck was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Mary Ellen Kehr. He served in the US Army, graduated from Duquesne University, moved himself and his family to Delaware where he was employed and retired from the Dupont Company. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lucille; his 5 children: Luanne Kruluts (Matt), Mary Kennard (Stephen),...

  Joan C. Taylor, age 88, of Wilmington, DE, passed away after a brief illness on March 21, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 19, 1931 in Wilmington but grew up in Carneys Point, NJ, graduating from Penns Grove High School in 1949.  After high school she attended Goldey Business College where she met her husband Robert B. Taylor.  They were married in November 1950 and together raised 5 children. Her professional career spanned over 40...

Olive E. Kane, age 82, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 21, 2020, with her loving husband and niece by her side.  A native Delawarean and graduate of Wilmington High School, her working career included 20 years as a salesperson for Gulf Oil and 20 years at the Bank of Delaware/PNC Bank before retiring as a purchasing agent.  Throughout her life, Olive always did her best to help people. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner of St. John...

Jacinto Ayala, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born in Moca, Puerto Rico, Jacinto was the son of the late Gil and Estebania (Perez) Ayala. Before retiring after 33 years, he was proud of his service as a Steward with the U.S. Naval Service, where he traveled all over the world and transversed the globe seven times on his missions. Family was the center of Jacinto's world. He truly loved spending time with his family....

Thomas Michael Roder passed away peacefully on March, 20, 2020, age 93, at Cokesbury Village in Hockessin, DE.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Renee Lapiner Roder.  Thomas is survived by his devoted children, Thomas Robert, James Pierre, Teresa Chase and Mary Stover; also survived by grandchildren, Thomas, Kelsey, Jamie, Christina, Alyssa, Dana, Lea and Erica.   Thomas served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earned a Bachelor’s degree from the...