Obituaries

Charles F. Williams, Sr., age 74, of New Castle, DE, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a short battle of melanoma cancer on Friday, April 18, 2025.

David William Hammer, age 69, of Centreville, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Barbara Ann (Barnak) Hanczyc, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Known for her kind hearted spirit and boundless optimism, Barbara lived a life that prioritized love, laughter, and family.

William E. “Bill/Skip” Westbrook, Sr., age 92, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Dolores Mae Otto, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Irene E. Mee, age 75, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Verna Agnes Reid, age 92, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Peter James Crisman, age 82, of Townsend, DE, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (McSpedon) Pfeufer, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and service.

Juanita “Nita” Murray, age 88, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Rex Applewhite Cole, age 70, of Bear, DE, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Sandra Ada Hellein, age 81, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Audrey C. Johnson, age 78, of Newark, DE, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Joseph J. “Joe” Trala, Jr., age 86, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Ann D. “Nancy” Ferrara, age 86, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Terry R. Olson, age 73, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.