Christina (Tina) M. Jensen, Age 70, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family, on Wednesday January 15, 2020, after a short illness. Tina was born in Wilmington on November 29, 1949. She was the daughter of Wade Allmond Jr. and Margaret M. Kirwin. Tina was a graduate of St. Hedwig’s High School and then attended Thompson Private Business School. She worked as an administrative assistant for the state of Delaware. Tina enjoyed bartending at several local establishments...

John “Jack” Long, 90, of Newark, Delaware passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Born in Wilmington on January 8, 1930, he was the youngest of seven children of the late William and Della (Schlief) Long. Jack proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was employed with the former Diamond State Telephone Company (Verizon) for 32 years, having retired in 1985, and thoroughly enjoyed his second career with the...

Mary L. (Maccari) Hammed, 84, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. Mary was born in Wilmington on August 19, 1935, one of eleven children of the late Guiseppe and Antonia Maccari.  Prior to raising her four children, she worked for the Bell Telephone Company and the DuPont Company.  In 1979, Mary and her husband, Norman moved to Henderson, Nevada, where she re-entered the workforce as a cashier with the Horseshoe Casino.  She returned to...

Rosemary (Rose) Michele Thielemann, age 68, passed away in her sleep on January 13, 2020 at her residence in Wilmington, DE. Rose was born on September 29, 1951. The daughter of the late Matthew and Anna Thielemann and the oldest of the nine Thielemann children. Rose graduated from P.S DuPont High School in 1969. She was previously employed at The News Journal, Bell Telephone, Delaware Trust and H.A. Winston’s and Co.  Rose’s pride and joy is her son, Alex. She was so proud...

Kristin L. (Koyne) Joyce, age 53, passed away due to complications from ALS on January 12, 2020 surrounded by her husband and all her loving family. Born in Wilmington, Kristin is the daughter of Catherine A. (Donohoe) Koyne and the late John J. Koyne. Kristin graduated from St. Mark’s High School in 1984 and the University of Delaware in 1988 with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. She began her career with the Delaware State Police as a Victim Services Advocate. In addition to...

Anthony Joseph Testa Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. His loving wife and forever sweetheart, Patricia, was by his side. Anthony was born on April 26, 1937 in Wilmington, Delaware to Isadore and Frances Testa. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Testa; his daughter-in-law, Nicole Testa; and his grandson, Alexander Scarpone. Anthony was a life-long Delaware resident. He graduated from Brown Vocational High School where he was Senior Class President and...

Matthew Stehl, age 46, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Born in Wilmington, DE, Matt is the son of Ellis and Janet (Gibbons) Stehl. He was a graduate of Salesianum High School Class of 1991. Matt had attended St. Bonaventure University in New York before graduating from the University of Delaware in 1996 with a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy and a minor in History. Matt spent 25 years of his life working to build non-profits in his...

Kenneth F. “Muffler" Laravela age 69, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 in the arms of his loving wife, Kelsey, and surrounded by his family. Born in 1950 in Wilmington, DE, Ken is the son of Frances Poland and the late Alfonso Laravela. He graduated from Concord High School and pursued additional education at Lincoln Technical Institute in Philadelphia, PA where he was awarded a full scholarship. Ken went on to work for New Castle County for 38...

Anne Babiarz Dougherty, age 93, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 6, 2020. Anne was born in Wilmington, daughter to the late Ludwig and Catherine (Feret) Babiarz.  She was proud of her Polish heritage and learned her faith in the Saint Stanislaus Parish on the East Side of Wilmington.  Anne dedicated her life to raising her family.  She opened her heart and her home to anyone needing a hot meal or a place to...

Betty L. Gilkerson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born in Chapmanville, WV, Betty was the daughter of the late George and Reba (Peck) Staley. She was a lifetime member of the Brandywine Hundred Ladies Auxiliary. Betty was a member of Hillcrest Bellefonte United Methodist Church in Wilmington, DE. Betty was the consummate lady, who was always well dressed and perfectly put together. In earlier years, she modeled for John...