Clinton John Blackwell, Sr., age 98, of Lincoln University, PA, formerly of Hockessin, DE, left this earth to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:30 PM. Born on June 11, 1922 in Ransom, PA, Clinton was the son of the late Elmer W. and Louise Blackwell. On December 29th, 1943, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Karp. They were married just shy of 69 years upon Elizabeth’s death in 2012. Clint lived alone after the love of his life died up until the...

Victor N. Kasun, Jr., age 66, of New Castle, DE, passed away at home as he had wished on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born in Wilmington, Vic was the son of the late Elizabeth J. (Peden) and Victor N. Kasun, Sr. He graduated from Salesianum High School Class of 1971, as well as the University of Delaware with a Master’s Degree in Ancient History. Vic also had an Associate’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Until he retired several...

Reverend Leonard J. Blakely, a dedicated priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 72. A native of Wilmington, Father Blakely was born on September 8, 1947, one of nine children of the late Gerald R. and Mildred C. (Welch) Blakely.  He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Father was ordained on May 24, 1980, and held various positions in the diocese during his forty years of priestly...

Alfred V. DiBiaso, 74, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born into a family of florists, Alfred, along with his wife, Mary, opened Center City Florist in Wilmington in the mid 1970s.  They later moved to Middletown, Delaware where they opened DiBiaso’s Middletown Florist.  Alfred and Mary spent many years in Middletown becoming pillars of the community.  They continued to contribute in various...

Allen Gladwell Carter, Sr., affectionately know as “Senior” to his friends and family passed away peacefully in his son Allen Jr.’s arms on Friday, July 31st in Wood Dale, Illinois at the age of 89 almost six months to the day of his wife, Frances’, passing. Senior is survived by his son, Allen, Jr., daughter-in-law, Mary, and grandchildren; Claire, Allen III (Wells), and Emma.  Claire lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, Wells in Salt Lake City and Emma is...

Theresa E. Manelski, age 88, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Lutzykowski) Czerwinski. In addition to raising her family, Theresa worked for several years as the assistant food manager at the Hillside Center Nursing Home. She enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, reading and cheering on her beloved Philadelphia Eagles. Theresa is survived by her children, Paul Kaczorowski (Kathleen),...

Elizabeth M. Bachman, 70, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Betty was born in Wilmington on February 2, 1950, daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret (Balbach) Braune.  A graduate of Corpus Christi High School, she was employed as a receptionist with Nationwide Insurance Company, having retired in 2015 after 40 years of dedicated service.  Betty was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, a Three Stooges enthusiast, enjoyed watching Dark...

Veda Trippe Fantini, age 84, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully early on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in her home. Veda was born in Delaware to the late Ruth & George Holston and the late Joseph Trippe. Veda graduated from Claymont High School and worked for Hercules, Inc. After raising two children, Veda went back to work with her husband, George, at Century 21 Real Estate in Claymont. Veda lived a wonderful life. She could always be found wearing a beautiful smile and looking like a...

Mary Rhen Brunt, age 78 of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side, early on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born in Harrisburg, PA, daughter of the late Paul and Katherine (Megonnell) and was a 1959 graduate of Central Dauphin High School. She attended Goldey-Beacom College where she attained her associate’s degree in business. Mary started her career with the Philadelphia Fund in Wilmington, DE and then ultimately retired in 2006 as a secretary for...

Desiderio Camina, lovingly known as Desi, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born in Cerdedo, Spain, Desi was the son of the late Manuel and Benigna (Pousa) Camina. Desi and his wife, Rosa, owned Caruso Shoe Service in Wilmington for over 30 years. After retiring and closing Caruso Shoe Service in 2008, Desi continued to work at Booth’s Corner Shoe Repair at the Booth’s Corner Farmer’s Market every weekend until a...