Obituaries

Elizabeth Wallace Darcy, 70, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Elizabeth will be dearly missed by her husband, Peter J. Darcy; her children, Rev. Fr. Michael Darcy, KHS, Angela Darcy (Julio Collado), Heather Darcy, and Andrew Darcy Lima (Joef Lima).  She is also survived by her brother, William Wallace. Born in Glasgow, Scotland and formerly of Elkton, MD and Statesville, NC, she had a deep love for music, her children, and travelling. She was a devout...

James William Walsh (“Billy”) was only 17 years of age when he enlisted in the Navy for service in World War II.  He was stationed on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, an aircraft carrier, in Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet in the Pacific.  When many his age were holding baseball bats, Seaman First Class Billy, a gunner, manned a 20mm anti-aircraft weapon.  Typhoons were a major threat, and 3 destroyers capsized during typhoons.  The Ticonderoga attracted another...

Christine F. Walsh, 72, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Christine was born in Upland, Pennsylvania on September 4, 1946, daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa (Inge) Fritz.  A graduate of Chichester High School, she was employed with Wilmington Trust Corporation and retired after 42 years of dedicated service.  She was a member of the Delaware Republican Women’s Club.  Christine was an avid gardener and was...

Francis V. Bonk, 89, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. Frank was born in Wilmington on April 8, 1929, son of the late Vincent and Feliksa (Trentowska) Bonk.  A veteran of the United States Navy, he proudly served our country during the Korean War.  Frank was employed with Hercules, having retired after 25 years of dedicated service, and was a member of St. John the Beloved Parish.  He was a loving family man, especially devoted to his...

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Joseph G. Marinari, age 88, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. He was born in Shamokin, PA, son of the late Peter and Anna (Shivetts) Marinari and served honorably in the US Army at the end of the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he moved to Wilmington, DE to work for Anchor Motor Freight, where he was a member of the Teamsters. Joe was a very hard worker and tried to instill his work ethic in his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving...

Christopher Adam Wood, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 3, 2018. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chris is the son of Stephen A. and Diana L. (Bush) Wood. He was a graduate of Christiana High School Class of 1990 and had attended Eastern Kentucky University and Johnson Tech. In 1997, Chris began his 21 year career in the IT field. He owned and operated his own consulting company 7 P’s IT. Chris was a master carpenter and cabinetmaker, a skill he developed throughout...

Margaret M. Girard, age 92, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Margaret was a very dedicated member of St. Philips Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She worked as a sales associate for Wannamaker’s and J C Penney’s Department stores. She was very involved in her daughters and grandsons lives and activities and loved her trips to Shady Maple in PA. She was predeceased by her...

Frances A. Mulrooney (Franny), age 90, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. Franny was born in Wilmington and spent her childhood in the Forty Acres and attended St. Ann’s Church. She lived with determination, courage, kindness and humor. She enjoyed times spent with family and friends and playing Bingo. Franny retired from Goodwill Industries. Franny was predeceased by her father, James F. Mulrooney; her mother, Mary Agnes (Kauss) Mulrooney; her step-mother, Ann Mulrooney; and...

Martha C. Fisher, age 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Claymont, DE on Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born in a farmhouse in Lincoln, DE to Lester and Viola Clendaniel and was the third of five children. After graduating from high school, she attended West Chester Teacher's College in Pennsylvania. During that time, she met her future husband, Charles A. Fisher and they married on December 8, 1951. Martha worked for several companies during her life including...