Obituaries

James Lee Cash, age 69, of Landenberg, PA and formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Jim was born in Wilmington, son of the late James and Dorothy (Bartlett) Cash. He and his family grew up on the grounds of Winterthur, and he was the 4th generation of his family to live and work at Winterthur. He started at a young age working on the golf course; then as an electrician and plumber. While also serving in the Army National Guard, he served as the Winterthur...

Margaret Ann “Peggie” Gielis, age 70, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was born in Wilmington, daughter of the late Everett and Ann (Cox) Mayo.  In addition to raising her family, Peggie was a talented artisan and owned and operated a craft store in Wilmington for many years. Peggie continued her artistic talents by creating one of a kind paper mache folk art and showcasing them at many local craft shows.  She will be...

Margaret “Margie” D. Licurgo, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born and raised in West Hazleton, PA, Margie was the daughter of the late George Joseph and Margaret I. (Drosdick) Dusheck. She was a graduate of West Hazelton High School, as well as Business School. In earlier years, Margie was a secretary at Caterpillar Tractor while living in York, PA. Once she married the love of her life, John “Jack” Licurgo, Margie’s life...

Francis McDermott, age 88 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on February 11, 2019. Francis was born August 8, 1930 to Daniel and Sadie McDermott.  He was a Navy veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired after a long career as a Sheet Metal Worker, LU # 19.   Francis was a family man who instilled a strong work ethic in his children.  His witty sense of humor stayed with him till the end. Francis loved the...

Our beloved Dad and Pop passed from this life on Monday, February 11, 2019 surrounded by his family after a long illness.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 17, 1927 to Marie (Dillman) and Lawrence Crimian.  In 1943, just out of Olney High School in Philadelphia, Jack was signed off the baseball sandlots as a pitcher by Jacko Collins, a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies and reported to Bradford, PA.  In 1944, he was promoted to the Wilmington Blue...

Mary L. Shioli, age 95, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born in Brownsville, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Albert and Louisa (Minor) Wilson. In earlier years, she worked as a secretary before becoming a homemaker. Mary enjoyed spending time at the Newark Senior Center, where she was a member. Mary was a doting mother and grandmother. She loved traveling cross-country in her motorhome especially every summer with her husband & grandsons. Many special...

Paul J. Dougherty, age 69,  passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2019 after a long battle with kidney disease.  Born February 1, 1950 in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late George J. Dougherty Sr. and Gertrude Dougherty-Denney.  Paul graduated from the H. Fletcher Brown Technical High School and went on to graduate from the night school apprentice program.  Paul worked for Local 74 before partnering with his brother, Joe and operating Dougherty Bros....

Joe Carter Johns, 93, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, February 10, 2019. Joe was born July 24, 1925 in Loudon, Tennessee. He was the son of Margaret Christine (Massey) and Roy Lee Johns, Joe was predeceased by his sister Edith Percival of Jackson, SC. Joe graduated from Loudon High School in 1942 and attended Hiawasse College in Tennessee for a year before volunteering for the Navy in 1943. He served in the Pacific on LST 1008 as an electrician, was discharged in 1946,...

Pauline R. Jarman, 92, of Newark, Delaware passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. A devoted homemaker, Pauline was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. Jarman, who passed away in 1986. Pauline is survived by her children, Stanley Jarman (Donna), Robert Jarman (Amy), Jeanette Ciccaglione (Dan); her grandchildren, Bruce Miller, Holly Reynolds, Christine Miller, Lisa Jones, Ryan Anderson, Alex Anderson; seven great grandchildren; and her brother, Lester Raughley Friends are welcome to...

Arlene (DiMaio) Moore, 80, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family on Friday, February 8, 2019. Arlene was born in Wilmington, one of three children of the late Joseph, Sr. and Mary (Aminto) DiMaio.  She was employed with Wilmington Trust for several years, having retired as a branch head teller.  Following her retirement from Wilmington Trust, Arlene joined the staff at Brandywine Chrysler (BCP), where she enjoyed...