Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Charles B. Cooper Jr. — affectionately known as Morrie, Borbor, Papie, Pops, Grandpa, Gramps, Grampy, G-stacks, Daddy Coop…

With full hearts and deep love, we celebrate the life of Gail Morris McInerney, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16th, with her daughter by her side.

Hugh McElroy, age 82, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Frederick S. “Fred” Sowers, age 74, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Dana Marie Chinski-Hogue, age 48, of Newark, DE, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Bruce Sieben was born October 5, 1943 to parents Leo and Ethel (nee Hoffman) Sieben in San Luis Obispo, CA. 

Elizabeth “Betty” Eysaldt, age 94, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by love.

Katherine Mary “Kathy” Crockett, age 82, of Townsend, DE, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Leona P. Smith, age 93, of Hockessin, DE (previously living in Newark 1970-2022) passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Mary Emily Kohler, age 78, of Middletown, DE, formerly of North Kingstown, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

George L. Eckrich, age 74, of Davenport, FL passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Cara Melissa Albright was born on December 18, 1974 in Syracuse, New York.

Jason Willard Thompson, age 54, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Barbara Ann Fellure, age 79, of Newark, DE passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Paul Jerome Bertollo, age 90, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, with his wife, Nancie, by his side.

Doris Mae Van Blarcom, age 92, of Bear, DE, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.