Obituaries

Susanne P. “Sue” Hee, age 82, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Laura C. “Laurie” Dietrich, age 70, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Paul F. “Dyno” Lanouette, Jr., age 68, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Malissa K. “Missy” McMullen, age 60, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 21, 2025.

James J. “Jim” Graulich, age 85, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Leta D. Ruth of Newark, Delaware transitioned peacefully and with grace on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Virginia “Jinnie” T. Blackburn, age 88, of Smyrna, DE, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Dover Place Assisted Living.

Carolann Duquella, age 80, of Middletown, DE, and formerly of Binghamton, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Anthony J. “AJ” Riccio, Jr., age 45, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Sonya Lynn (Watson) Hendricks, age 56, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Buelah Ernestine “Ernie” Smith, age 91, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, holding the hands of her children who she lovingly referred to as Sarah Jane and John Henry.

Rebecca Ellen Neaves, age 88, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Theresa Ann McManus, age 82, of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Peter “Pete” Casper, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 97.

Roosevelt G. Mowete, age 79, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Paul “Danny” Walterscheid, a beloved paramedic, outdoorsman, and friend to all who knew him.