Leon Joseph Silicki, 68, of Wilmington, DE, passed away November 19th, 2023 at Christiana Hospital after a short, but serious illness. He was born July 10,1955 in Wilmington, Delaware. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Josephine Obara Silicki and his cousin/best friend, Steve Wisniewski. Leon was an entrepreneur who personified the cliche, “He marched to a different drummer.” Leon could make something out of nothing. He started his entrepreneurial activities as...

Robert Allen McGarr passed away on November 8, 2023 surrounded by the love of his four children and the prayers of the many who knew and loved him. Born on August 14, 1944 in Brighton, Massachusetts, Robert was the second eldest child of the late John Henry McGarr and Mary Ellen McGarr (Hickey). Growing up mainly in Scituate and then in Needham, Massachusetts, Robert had the joy of spending his childhood with four brothers and one sister. He attended and graduated from Needham High School in...

Bradley Curtis Eckert, 75, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on October 31st, 2023 in his home. Brad was born on December 10, 1947 to Frederick and Verna Eckert in Coatesville, PA. After Brad graduated from Scott Sr. High School, class of 1966, he went on to study hairdressing. He started his first job at Michael Christopher Salon in Wilmington as a premier lead stylist. He travelled nationally and internationally for work and was the recipient of several NAHA (North American...

Arlestice Mae Fisher, daughter of the late Phillip and Eliza Jane Fisher was born in Havelock, NC on March 22, 1944. Arlestice, who was loved and admired by many passed away peacefully at her residence in Wilmington, DE on Friday, October 27, 2023. Arlestice was a loving mother, dedicated sister and friend. She was reared in the Adams Creek Community, and confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 13. She joined St. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Adams Creek Road,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anthony (Tony) Tenisci on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA after a year long battle from cancer.  Tony was born in San Vito Chietino in the Abruzzi region of Italy on September 21st, 1949.  He was born breaking records and at the time he was the 2nd biggest baby born in Italy!  He sailed for Canada with his mother and sister in 1951 to join his father who had found work in Trail, B.C. Canada....

Gerald A. (Jerry) Turner Age 85, died on Friday, October 27 at Christiana Hospital. Jerry was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 20, 1938, to Irving Jarrell and Hilda Catherine (Bramble) Turner in the family home on E. 22nd Street. He attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School, Salesianum High School (8th & West) and graduated from Wilmington High School (Delaware Avenue) in 1956. He served in the Delaware National Guard and was honorably discharged from the Army in...

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. William J.  Keech, OSFS, passed away at the age of 97 on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  He was a professed member of the Oblates for 75 years and a priest for 66 years and held the distinction as the oldest Oblate in North America.  A teacher, pastor, formator, counselor, and artist, Fr. Keech was a dedicated Oblate and priest.  Born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 22, 1926, William...

Gerald (Jerry) Turner, Jr., age 54, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gerald was born November 16, 1968 in Wilmington, Delaware and lived in Wilmington for most of his life.  A graduate of St. Elizabeth High School, Jerry went on to work for Garrett, Miller & Co. on Germay Drive.  Many years later, when the ownership decided to change over to a Bassett...

Joseph Durso 81, passed away on October 3, 2023.   Joe was born on November 12, 1941 in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Salesianum High School in 1960 and was self employed over the next 50 years.Joe met the love of his life, Theresa who would stand by his side through thick and thin.  Joe had a charismatic personality and a man of many stories. There was nothing greater than his love his family and his passion to help anyone who needed him.  Joseph was preceded...

Roy J. Argelander, 71, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2023. Born January 26, 1952 in Vienna, Austria, he spent much of his childhood in Glendora, California. He proudly served in the United States Army (’70-’76) and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After an honorable discharge, he made Delaware his home. Roy attended the Delaware State Police Academy (’78) and was a Police Officer in New Castle, DE before entering the private security sector...