Betty Jean (Willis) Asbell, 91, of Middletown, Delaware, formerly of Newark, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.  Born in Petersburg, Indiana on December 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Loveless) Willis.   Betty was a graduate of Petersburg High School, where she met her husband, Dwight.  They were married in 1954 and moved to Delaware in 1974. Betty was a dedicated homemaker for many years while also serving as an Avon Representative, ...

After a brief hospital stay and surrounded by family, Gary. Deshong, age 80, of Landenberg, PA passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.  He was born in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Harold Vincent Deshong and Carolyn Mary (Sonchen) Deshong.  After graduating from John Dickinson High School, Class of 1964, he went on to serve his country honorably by enlisting in the Air Force for four years.  Upon returning home, Gary obtained his Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship as ...

Irene C. Druss, 97, passed away on June 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Lansford, PA, Irene was the daughter of the late George and Susan (Junas) Gazo. She lived a long and meaningful life centered on faith and family.  Her warmth, kindness and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Throughout her life, Irene was devoted to her family and found great joy in caring for those she loved.   She will always be remembered for her many talents as ...

Dorothy Helen Zaremba, age 97, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026.  She was born in Wilmington, daughter of the late Walter and Stefy (Augustynowicz) Przybylek and grew up in the Browntown neighborhood. She worked at Schelich’s Bakery and eventually as a deli clerk at Pathmark, in addition to raising her family.  Dorothy was a devout parishioner of St. Hedwig church; was involved with their annual carnival, and was a member of the Holy Rosary ...

Ruth Ann Power, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, after a struggle with lung cancer. She was the daughter of the late John and Meriam (Bradway) Glunt and proudly described herself as an 'army brat'.  She graduated from Morehead State University, KY with a Master’s degree in speech and debate.  Ruth worked at museums for many years including long stints at Winterthur Museum and later the Brandywine River Museum. In recent years, Ruth enjoyed traveling, classic ...

Charles D. Adams, 90, of Newark, Delaware, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born in Le Mars, Iowa, on October 12, 1935, he was one of three sons of the late C. Herbert and Alice (DeWitt) Adams. Charlie was a graduate of Ames High School where his father was the principal. Following high school, he graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa. He then received his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Minnesota. It was at the University that he met his future wife, Phyllis ...

Alfred “Duke” Angeline, Jr., age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born in Wilmington, son of the late Alfred and Lena (Cianfarini) Angeline; was a 1950 graduate of PS DuPont High School, served honorably in the US Navy and enjoyed a 57-plus year career as an electrician with the IBEW Local 313. Duke also played semi-pro baseball, fast-pitch softball, and eventually got into coaching. He was an avid fan of the Phillies and Eagles; enjoyed cooking, ...

Teresa Greegs, 92, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born on June 9, 1933, in Wilmington, Delaware, Teresa grew up in the Rockford Park area, she married her husband Bill, bought a home and raised her family in Newport, Delaware. She was an avid reader and a devoted fan of Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics. Additionally, she enjoyed watching major league baseball and NFL football.  Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary ...

Alfred L. Colombo, Jr., known to family and friends as Al, passed away on June 4, 2026, in Wilmington, Delaware, after a long illness. He was 75 years old. Born on October 19, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware, Al was the beloved son of Alfred and Ann Colombo. He grew up surrounded by family and carried the values of loyalty, kindness, and quiet strength throughout his life. Those who knew him will remember him as a generous, thoughtful, and kind man whose presence brought comfort and ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Jaden Gabrielle Stam neé, Sintia François, age 20, of Pike Creek, Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a long struggle with her mental health. Sadly, the pain of her invisible illness became too heavy to bear. Born on April 14, 2006, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she lived in the Foyer de Sion Orphanage from November 2006, until coming to the USA on January 10, 2010. Her Mom, Melissa Stam, adopted her as a single ...