Nancy Lai passed away peacefully with her  family by her side on May 13, 2026.  Honoring her wishes, she will be buried with no funeral service.      

Lt Cdr Harvey J. Petrucci (USN, Ret) (1925–2026) Harvey J. Petrucci of Wilmington passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the age of 100. He lived a life of honor, service, and loyalty, leaving behind a legacy that his family will cherish forever. Born in Wilmington in 1925 to Italian immigrant parents, Edwarda (Fontana) and Primo Petrucci, Harvey grew up in the Little Italy neighborhood barely a block away from St. Anthony of Padua church where he attended mass regularly. Upon ...

Gabriella Anne Tambourelli, 35, of Delaware, was born on September 28, 1990, and passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Georgetown, Delaware. She is survived by her two beautiful children, Gianna Elizabeth Tambourelli and Adriano Barahona-Tambourelli, and her parents, Penny Badders-Rogers and William Rogers of Pike Creek, Delaware, and Jon and Susan Tambourelli of Florida, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Gabriella lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and a ...

Helen C. DeSantis, 93, of Newark, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Born in Philadelphia in 1932, Helen will now be reunited with Frank, her husband of 71 years, and her parents, Antoinette and Domenick Lerro; brothers Charlie, Samuel, Anthony, and Robert Lerro, sisters Catherine Thomer, Marie Lounsberry, and Gloria Lee. She is survived by son Frank DeSantis (Rachel), daughters Diane DeSantis (Howard), Cari DeSantis (Ben), Helen Smith (Joe), and Gina Wilson (Kevin), sister-in-law ...

On March 20, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer, Dennis James LeNoir, aged 68, of New Castle, Delaware passed away peacefully, surrounded in love with his wife and children by his side. Dennis was a proud William Penn High School and University of Delaware alumni. During his time in college, he was an accomplished member and captain of the track team. He went on to build a long and respected career in the accounting department at the Delaware City Refinery where he was ...

Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Faulkner, 82, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 17, 1943, in Glasgow, Scotland, to Peter and Annie Moore Lavery, Mary Jo’s life was defined by an adventurous spirit and a tireless commitment to others. After graduating from Notre Dame private school at 16, she began her studies in childcare at Langside College. In 1963, she followed her heart to America, ...

Alberico Cafini, age 92, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026.  He was born on August 27, 1933 in Pescara DelTronto, Italy to the late Attilio and Celeste Cafini.  In April of 1958, he moved to the United States after marrying the love of his life, Vincenza, on August 29, 1957. Alberico was a hard-working man.  He was employed at Schmidt Baking Company for many years before moving on to his next career working for DART Bus Company.  While working for DART, ...

Mary Elizabeth Robinson, 39, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Delaware, Mary—affectionately known as “Beth” or “Marybeth” to those closest to her—was a woman whose kindness and strength left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Julia Brooke Robinson, and her mother, Mary D. Robinson. She is survived by her loving father, William J. Robinson ...

Steven P. Figliola passed away on January 28, 2026, leaving behind a large, loving, and devoted extended family. Steve was born on August 23,1955 the third of eight children, all deeply loved and cared for by their parents, Ann (Cardile) and Mike Figliola, Sr. Steve graduated from DelCastle High School, class of 1974. He trained as an electrician, following in the footsteps of his father. He worked in the field for over 50 years, acquiring knowledge and skills by becoming a diagnostic ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Christopher Alexander Ciccarelli, who left this world far too soon at the age of 39. Christopher was born on September 19, 1986, in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a proud graduate of Howard High School of Technology and carried a strong work ethic with him throughout his life. Chris found his passion in the kitchen, where he truly came alive. Cooking was more than a career for him—it was how he expressed himself. As a ...