Obituaries

George B. Marlin Jr., age 91 passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Christiana Hospital alongside his loving wife, Marian. George entered the U.S. Navy at age 17 and retired after 27 years of active duty service, attaining the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. George then worked at the University of Delaware in food service for 15 years. Born in Reading, PA on October 16, 1927, George was the son of George B. Marlin Sr. and Jennie Agnes Marlin (Knittle). George was predeceased by his...

Carl R. Hurley, age 91, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Singerly Manor Assisted Living, along with the care of Amedisys Hospice, and his loving wife by his side. Born in Colon, Panama, Carl was the son of the late Blaine Hurley and Herta (Van Allen) Witt.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving during World War II.  Carl spent his career in the Paint Industry, where he worked his way up the ranks at companies including Pratt & Lambert, M.A.B., Glidden and...

Doris V. (Pullen) Whitcoe, 90, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. A lifelong resident of Wilmington, Doris was the daughter of the late Edward and May (Grier) Pullen.  She was a graduate of Wilmington High School, class of 1947, and attended Goldey College.  Doris worked as a secretary at DiSabatino & Raniere Construction Company and later as a bookkeeper at Gemco Employees Federal Credit Union.  She was an avid pinochle...

Linda Ruth Butler of Hockessin, Delaware passed away in the comfort of her home on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.  She was 75. A graduate of William Penn High School, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and devoted homemaker. Her husband of 52 years, Curtis J. Butler, Sr., passed away on December 23, 2015. Linda is survived by her daughter, Tammy Lynn Butler and husband, William Gore; her son, Curtis J. Butler, Jr.; her grandchildren, Gary Lee Boys Jr.,...

Joseph F. Monardo, Sr., age 94, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. “Joe the barber” as he was known by family and friends had cut hair for many years at his shop at 40th and Market Sts in Wilmington. Joe finished his career at Joes’ Barber shop on Rt. 202. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Disabled American Veterans. Joe enjoyed bowling and the company of all who came to his shop for a haircut or...

Brenda Joyce Anthony (Shade) age 65, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was born in Chillicothe, OH, daughter of the late Richard E. and Lucille Shade (Rogers). Brenda grew up in Wilmington, DE and graduated from Conrad High School before attending college at the University of Delaware. She was an active member in the marching band and won a number of roller skating championships. She married the love of her life in 1971 and they moved to a number of different places over the...

Edward W. Hodges, age 79, of Hockessin, DE passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Ed was a trainer in the Human Resources Department of the DuPont Company and afterwards was a professor in the English Department at the University of Delaware. He was a graduate of Northwestern University and received his MBA from the University of Delaware.  Ed was an avid wine enthusiast and wrote his own column in the News Journal. He loved tennis, golf and being with his family. He is survived by...

Albert J. Allen, age 86, of Newark, DE passed away on Thursday, April; 18, 2019. Born and raised in Shamokin, PA. Al was the son of Andrew and Helen Olcheskie. He graduated from St. Edwards High School in 1951 and received many awards during his basketball career. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Al was a veteran of the Korean War. After moving to Delaware in 1955, he was employed by the Wilmington Trust Company for 33 years as an officer in the ATM...

Linda Pace, age 94, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born in Marion, KY, daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Tabor) Whitt. Linda was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She adored animals and was a fantastic cook. She was known for her feisty personality and will be remembered for her willingness and ability to take care of everything and everyone. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Barone and her husband,...

James Joseph Cannuli, age 92 of Newark, Delaware passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born on August 20, 1926, he was the youngest child of the late Antonio and Josephine (Triconi) Cannuli.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marie (Casterioto) Cannuli as well as his older siblings, Peter, Joseph, Anthony and Angelina. He graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and earned an Associate’s Degree...