Mary Louise Walsh Savery, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2019 after a heroic multi-year battle with cancer. Mary Lou was educated at Ursuline Academy and the University of Delaware where she earned her BS in Elementary Education. Her professional career included over twenty years supporting her father’s (Dr. William T. Reardon) medical practice, and teaching first and second grades in...

John J. McGrellis, III, age 79, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 6, 2019. John was born in Wilmington, son of the late John J. McGrellis, Jr. and Mary E. Handlin. He attended school at St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine and Salesianum. John later graduated from the Reich School of Auctioneering and provided auction services in the tri-state area since 1961. John had a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and was involved in a variety of businesses throughout...

Jane McDonald died peacefully in Wilmington on Sunday,  October 6, 2019. She was born in New York City on November 30, 1931 to her newly emigrated parents, James and Esther (Barrett) Kiernan. Jane was married to her childhood sweetheart, Terence McDonald, in 1958. Terence died in 2017. Jane lived for her family. She was a kind and loving mother and wife who leaves behind a legacy of faith, integrity and generosity. In addition to her parents and her loving husband, she is predeceased...

Billie Westergard, 79, of Smyrna Delaware, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, October 4, 2019. Billie was born on October 7, 1939 in Brigham City, Utah five minutes ahead of his twin brother Bobbie.  Billie is the son of Orlee Ander Westergard and Roma Agnes Campbell Westergard.  The family moved to San Diego, CA in 1941. After high school Billie joined the US Air Force and after attending many AF schools was transferred to Dover AFB in Delaware as a...

Betty Jo (Atkins) Allen, age 81, wife of the late Marvin Allen, passed away at her home in Millsboro, Delaware on Thursday, October 3, 2019.  Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Fieldon and Pearl (Cooper) Atkins. Betty was retired from Verizon in Delaware.  She is survived by her son, Jeffrey R. Allen; granddaughter, Jeanine; great granddaughter, Alexandra; sisters, Barbara Hendrickson, Jeannie Bennett, Peggy Howell, Sally Dowell, Teri Pugh; many nieces and...

Alberta S. Carney, “Bert”, age 94, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born in Camden, NJ, daughter of the late Christian and Albertina (Moeller) Rothermel. Bert was a longtime resident of lower Chichester Township and Luther Towers 1 in Wilmington, DE. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed crafts, crochet and candle-making. She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Mary) and Gerald; 5...

Eugene P. “Gene” Haney died peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the age of 78.  He was born in Wilmington on October 15, 1940 to the late John A. and Alice R. (Burns) Haney. Gene was a graduate of Salesianum High School and served his country in the United States Navy.  He retired from the City of Wilmington Fire Department.  Gene was an avid golfer and enjoyed participating in all sports. Gene is survived by his brothers, John “Jay” (Mary...

Rita Marie Todd, age 88, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born in White Plains, NY, daughter of the late Thomas and Della (Reilly) Boland. In addition to raising her family, Rita worked as bookkeeper for several years. Rita was a very devout parishioner of Holy Family Church, where she would often volunteer in the social hall. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed traveling with her husband. Rita also enjoyed sewing,...

Joanne Lucy Brunori, 82, of Newark, Delaware passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.  She was born on September 20, 1937 into the large family of the late Anthony and Mary (Koury) Francis of Scranton, PA. Joanne served as the vice-president of the local USWA Union for many years.  She was an avid bingo and lottery ticket fan, and enjoyed the opportunity to get rich quickly at Delaware Park and Atlantic City.  She loved gardening...

Elizabeth Okoniewski Barczewski passed away on September 24, 2019 at Kentmere Nursing Care and Rehabilitation, her caregivers for the past 3 years on Lovering Ave. in Wilmington, at the age of 93. She was born in Wilmington, DE to Mary and Valentine Okoniewski and was the 6th of 12 children. She graduated from St. Hedwig’s, St. Paul’s Commercial and Wilmington High Schools. Honey, as she was known to her family and friends, was employed as a secretary at Continental American...