Evor T. Olson, 91, died peacefully at home in Wilmington on February 3, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Wilmington on April 12, 1931 to Evor T. and Elsie (Uczynski) Olson.  He attended St. Paul and Brown Vocational Schools.  In his teen years he was active in sports.  He was an outstanding pitcher and was scouted by the Boston Braves.  He married Irene Y. Frati on February 3, 1951 in St. Hedwig’s RC Church. In 1952 he...

Molly Drozdowski, 83 years of age, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, January 30th, 2023. Molly was born on August 8th, 1939 to the late Harrington and Frances (née Layfield) Messick. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Steven Drozdowski. Being the youngest of five children, she is also predeceased by her siblings, Alice DuVall, William Messick, and Milford Messick. She is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Cheryl Tielleman (Franny), Fran...

Jack Anthony Birch, age 47, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Wilmington and was a proud graduate of St. Mark’s High School and Wilmington University.  Jack worked for several financial institutions in various risk and compliance management roles, including MBNA where he met his wife, Danna. Jack was many things to many people: husband, father, son, brother, colleague, coach and friend. He was as reliable and loyal as they come, and the...

Pamela Leonhard passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in West Chester, Pa in April 1947 Pam was the eldest daughter of Paul E. and Margaret L. Hoopes.  Pam was a graduate of Henderson HS and Goldey Beacom College.   Pam was a loving and caring person who enjoyed caring for infants and young children.  She worked for Educare Learning Center and Bright Horizons Family Solutions.  She was involved in church activities and enjoyed singing in...

Marie V. (Vignola) Harkins, 91, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.  Born in Wilmington on April 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Philomena (Alfonso) Vignola. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel, Joseph and Carmen Vignola; and by her son, William F. Harkins, Jr. Marie is survived by her husband, William F. Harkins of 66 years and four of her children: Kathryn (Kim) Rizzo and husband, John, Sr. Ruth A. Harkins, Marie...

Charlotte V. Morris, age 94, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Newark Manor Nursing Home. Born in Newark, DE in 1928 to the late Joseph and Mabel (Bailey) Cox, Charlotte was a lifelong Delawarean. She attended Conrad High School and was a member of the graduating Class of 1946. After completing her education, she began work for the State of Delaware, first at the Board of Education, then within the Red Clay Consolidated School district as an office clerk...

Lucy Yi-Chi Chang, age 78, beloved wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 27, 2023 surrounded by family. She died after a courageous five-year battle with lung, breast and colon cancer.  “Lucky” was born in Hsinchu, Taiwan on July 2, 1944 and immigrated to the United States and married Eugene Eng-June Chang on June 26, 1967.  Lucy was a devout Christian and a member of the Wilmington Community...

George Paulman, age 98, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 27, 2023.  He was born in Wilmington, son of the late William and Myrtle (Smith) Paulman. George served in the Naval Air Corps during World War II; was a graduate of Drexel University; and enjoyed a long career with Continental Can Company, retiring as manager.  George was an avid golfer and founding member of Cavaliers Country Club. He was proud to have made 5 holes-in-one; and was actively...

Our beloved Mary Rita Paoletti Brady passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Friday, January 27th, after a short illness. Mary was born on July 5,1949 in Wilmington, the oldest daughter of the late Frances Giacomelli and Anthony Paoletti.  She attended elementary school at St. John the Beloved and after graduating from Corpus Christi High School, she attended the Nursing School of Wilmington and earned her degree as a Registered Nurse.  Mary spent her career as a...

Maureen A. Viehman, age 83, of Wilmington, DE, was called home to Heaven, peacefully passing away on January 26, 2023.   Born on October 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James and Rose Conner.   She attended Saint Elizabeth's High School in Wilmington DE where she met and married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Fran “Dude” Viehman on April 4th, 1959.   Maureen is survived by her husband, Fran; children, Francis...