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Kook, Stephanie Barbara
Stephanie B. Kook went to join her Heavenly Father on March 26, 2010, after three year battle against the blood cancer multiple myeloma.
Steph was born in Wilmington on July 8th, 1961, to the late Bohdan and Vera Harwanko and loved being a Delawarean. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High and from UD with bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture, and spent her working years at Winterthur Museum and Longwood Gardens. Steph also was an independent business woman, first owning Quickhelp and then co-owner of Garden Design Group. She also looked forward to her yearly participation at the Philadelphia Flower Show and Wilmington Flower Market.
Steph's life did not truly begin until she met Karl, her husband, best friend and soulmate, and they started their family. She knew that she was "the luckiest mom in the whole world" because she was blessed with her angels, Caroline and Veronica, who were her greatest pride and joy. Being a full-time mom was her favorite job.
Her happiest times were spent with her family, watching her girls in all their activities, going to UD women's basketball and volleyball games, working in her garden, and playing with her cats, Bubbles and Blossom.
Steph was blessed with an incredible family. Her brother JB gave her not only his stem cells but was her hero in life. He and his family were the rock - Linda, and Jeffery & Jenna, and godmother to Stephen & Angela.
Steph also felt blessed to be a "Kook", especially on holidays! She treasured her extended family, her father- and mother-in-law, John and Janet Kook, and her grandmother-in-law, Estelle Kook, and her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Allen & Tami, Michele, Ruthann & Luis Maisonet, Rosemary & Rob Kelly, David & Jackie, and Douglas & Emily, She was also proud aunt to Alex Maisonet, Caitlyn and Craig Kook, Sammy Kelly, and aunt and godmother of Jonny Kook. She was also blessed to have her best friend (after Karl) and almost-sister Patricia "Aunt Patti" Pleva, her mother Marion Pleva and James Smith.
She will join her grandparents and parents in heaven, along with her grandfather-in-law, John Kook.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Friends may call at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM. There will be no morning calling hours. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
Steph loved plants of all kinds, so in her memory, please plant something beautiful. She would also have appreciated donations to Newark Charter School, 2001 Patriot Way, Newark, DE 19711, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, 100 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington, DE 19805 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th Street, Ste. 209, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Lillian M. Flanigan
Age 87, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at Wilmington Hospital on Friday, January 7, 2011.
Born in Wilmington, DE, Lillian was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Hofferica) Kasak. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School where she was class secretary and a member of the Leader Corps. Other memberships included Ladies Auxiliary of the Elks Lodge. She enjoyed baking, especially her famous brownies, and sun worshipping. Her husband of 54 years, Felix J. F. Flanigan, predeceased her in 2001. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Anna McVeigh, Katherine Gary, Josephine DelCampo, Margaret McMahon, and Eleanor (Nepa) Daney.
She is survived by her son, Michael Flanigan and his wife, Beverly of Edgewood, MD; her daughters, Colleen Newcomb and her husband, John of St. George, ME, Patricia Flanigan of Wilmington, and Lisa Marconi and her husband, Thomas of Wilmington; her grandchildren, Joseph Flanigan, Christine Zinman (Jack), Johanna (John Clamme), Amanda and Luke Newcomb, Sam (Christine Kane), Joe, Adam and Haley Hirzel, and Michael, Peter, Twoey and Madeline Marconi; and three great grandchildren, Anna, Noah, and Charlie Zinman.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Arden Courts and Wilmington Hospital for their compassionate and dignified care.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 10th at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Shipley and Weldin Roads, Wilmington where friends and family are invited to visitation after 9:30 AM. Entombment will be at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Ministry of Caring, 506 N. Church Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Natalie Elizabeth Halliday nee Hinderer
On May 21, 2010, in Carson, CA, Natalie went to heaven to be with Our Lord. Born April 7, 1921 in Wilmington, DE, to the late Ernest Hinderer and Mary Jones.
Predeceased in death by her husband of 34 years, Charles Leon Halliday in 1970, her seven siblings, Raymond, Frank and Norman Hinderer, Louetta, Arvella Alexander, Mary Blankenburg, Mabel Leigh, and grandson Ricky Chacon.
She is survived by three daughters, Lynda Chacon, Carson, CA (husband) Rick, Carol Jones, Litchfield, NH (husband) Stephen, and Pamela Ford, Newark, DE; ten grandchildren: Christopher Rogers, Robert Chacon, Bethany Williams, Sheri Jones, Carey Piper, Stephen Jones, Amanda Chacon, Brandon Ford, Jessica Savage, and nine great grandchildren.
Natalie retired from Hercules Inc. in 1983. She enjoyed her family, traveling, music and dancing. She was also past Nobel Grand of the Rebecca Lodge of the I.O.O.F.
Special thanks to California's Little Company of Mary Hospital nurses and hospice nurses.
Burial will be at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle on Thursday. May 27th at 2 p.m. Viewing will begin at 1:15 p.m.
"Every time you hug someone, think of me" - Natalie H. Halliday
Mary D’Andrea Montoro
Age 92, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 22, 2010 surrounded by her family.
Born in Wilmington, Mrs. Montoro was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mattia (Laudidia) D’Andrea. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick Montoro. Mary was also predeceased by brothers, Jack and Peter D’Andrea and sisters, Louise Riddell, Frances Filicetti, and Josephine Strietz.
She is survived her daughter, R. Elaine Montoro with whom she lived; her granddaughter, Deanna Paoli Shepherd and her husband, Michael, of New Castle; her brother, Joseph D’Andrea of Newark; her sisters-in-law, Emma and Nancy Montoro and Rose Petruccelli and her husband, Ralph; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 27th at 11 AM at Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711 where friends are invited to visitation after 10 AM. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Johns-Holy Angels Church at the address above.
Yacucci, Dorothy E.
Mrs. Dorothy E. Yacucci, age 83, of Newark, joined the Heavenly Father Saturday, March 13, 2010, after passing away at the Compassionate Care Hospice Center at St. Francis Hospital from complications of a stroke suffered Christmas Eve, 2009.
A native Delawarean, Mrs. Yacucci was very active in the Catholic faith as a member of the Holy Family parish in Newark, the Altar Society, the Blue Army of the Blessed Mother and Dorothy often traveled to Catholic shrines and participated in many regional events and organizations. She was a very generous contributor of many charity organizations both locally and across the country.
Mrs. Yacucci lived her life in a spirit of compassion and understanding, and as an example of what is possible for all of us who live on this earth. She will be dearly missed by her family, and a large group of close friends.
Mrs. Yacucci was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Philip J. Yacucci, Sr. in 1998, her brothers, Floyd, Albert, Daniel and Dominick and her sisters, Rose and Lena.
She was the matriarch to a family that included three sons, Theodore M. Yacucci, of Dover, Philip J. Yacucci, Jr. and his wife, Maria of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Robert A. Yacucci and his wife, Kathleen of Wilmington.
She leaves six grandchildren, Katie, Ted, Jr., Philip J. III "P.J.", Robbie, Jr., Michael and Allie, who adored her, and her three siblings, Samuel and John Ciamaricone, both of Newark, and Anna Marie Cossetti of New Castle.
Mrs. Yacucci never stopped encouraging and assisting her family and friends in striving to become the best people possible, both in the achievements of their hopes and dreams in daily life, and in always placing God the Father above worldly possessions.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Church, East Chestnut Hill Road and Gender Drive, Newark. Friends may call at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
Deonda S. Grant "Dee"
Dee Grant, 51 of Newark, DE. passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.
Dee leaves behind her best friend and husband, Ralph, of Newark precious daughter Lacey (BJ) Smith of Philadelphia, PA and the light of her life, granddaughter Chloe as well as a host of other family and friends Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, December 19th at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Rds Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Dee Grant's name.
Mealey Funeral Home
703 N. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE. 19805
Dunn, Jr., Kenneth N.
Kenneth N. Dunn, Jr., 31 died suddenly on Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home in Newark.
Mr. Dunn had recently worked as a collection agent for Simm Associates in Newark. Previously, Ken worked at Citi Bank, ADP, Discover Card Services and Bank of America. He was a 1997 graduate of Salesianum School. Ken was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Joanne "Nanny" Stewart.
He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Madison and Marissa Dunn and their mother, Angelina Calvarese; his parents, Karen (Stewart) and Kenneth N. Dunn, Sr. of Wilmington; his brothers, Kevin (Heather) of Middletown and Kristopher (Lisa) of Elsmere; his sisters, Kristiana Jefferis (John) of Newark and Kimberly Dunn of Wilmington; his maternal grandfather, Charles Stewart of Marshallton; his paternal grandparents, William and Barbara Dunn of Wilmington; his nephews, Kristopher, Jr., Ryan and Braden; his close cousin, Jeremy Stewart ; his best friend, Bill O'Brien and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday morning at 10 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Ninth and DuPont Streets, Wilmington. Relatives and friends may call at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM. There will be no morning calling hours. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Madison and Marissa Dunn Education Fund at any Wilmington Trust Company branch.
Palandrani, Lucy Margaret
Lucy Margaret Palandrani, 79 of Wilmington, DE passed away on Saturday October 2, 2010 at the Brandywine Hall in West Chester, PA.
Lucy was born in Linwood, PA, the daughter of the late Theresa (Barbone) and Joseph Rapposelli and grew up in Claymont, DE and she was a graduate of Claymont High School. She worked as a clerk for the DuPont Company for 7 years and was a private duty nurse for over 25 years at the Methodist Country House and Stonegates. Lucy was an active member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Louis J. Palandrani in 1998; her sisters, Linda Netta and Angeline Walser and her brothers, Domenick and Archie Rapposelli. Lucy is survived by her sons and their wives, Louis P. and Kimberly of Danville, CA and David W. and Gina of West Chester, PA; her grandchildren, Allison, Michael, Giovanni and Francesca; her sister, Rita Szczepanowski of Newark; her aunt, Catherine Cardile and her sister-in-law, Louise Palandrani both of PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11 AM at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, where friends may call after 10 AM. Burial will be in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Little Sisters of the Poor Capital Campaign, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19711.
