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O'Brien, Karen Mary
Karen O'Brien, age 49, of Newark, DE passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 surrounded by her loving family.
Karen graduated from Avalon High School and received a degree in Journalism from Duquesne University. The majority of her career was spent as a TV news producer in the Carolina states. Next, she moved to Maryland and worked as a United Airlines flight attendant, and then moved to Delaware to live.
Left to cherish her memory, her mother, Eileen Waters; twin sister, Kathleen; nieces, Alissa and Danielle; nephews, Reginald and Joseph. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas O'Brien; stepfather, Charles Waters; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ellen McSorley.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday. October 27, 2007 at 11 am at the Holy Family Friary, 232 Home Avenue, Avalon. Burial was private. To send an online condolence, visit www.strano-feeley.com.
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Joseph T. O'Donnell, Sr.
Age 74, of Newark, DE died Friday, November 28, 2003 at home with his family.
Mr. O'Donnell was Head Shipper and Receiver for Superior Printing, Inc. for 10 years. He played Baseball for Tinicum Athletic Club in the Pen Del League, also for Brookhaven Athletic Club and Upland Athletic Club in the Delco Valley League and he played football for Tinicum Athletic Club.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marie O'Donnell; his son, Joseph T. O'Donnell, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Newark, DE; his daughters, Donna M. Gebhardt and her husband Carroll of North East, MD and Cathy A. Fenimore and her husband Mark of Newark; his brother, John O'Donnell and his wife, Pat of Trainer, PA; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2003 at 11 am where friends may call after 10 am. Internment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19820.
Dean L. O'Hollaren
Age 91, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Regal Heights.
Born in Winner, SD, Mr. O'Hollaren was the son of the late Frank and Amy (Simmonds) O'Hollaren. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a sales manager for the DuPont Company, retiring in 1977 after 37 years of employment. An avid golfer, he was a member of the DuPont Country Club.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be dearly missed by his wife of 67 years, Josephine (Costo) O'Hollaren; his sons and daughters-in-law, Dean L. "Terry" and Patricia O'Hollaren of Annapolis, MD, and John "Jack" R. and Lana O'Hollaren of Rehoboth Beach, DE; his grandchildren, Kristin, Erin, Ryan and Conor; and his great grandson, Aidan.
Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Airedale Rescue of Delaware Valley, c/o Joey Fineran, 1189 Lonely Cottage Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972.
Regina C. (Murphy) O'Hara
Age 93, of Historic New Castle DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2007.
Regina was born on October 19, 1914 to the late Catherine Gormley and John G. Murphy. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Parish and graduated from its high school. She was an employee of DuPont Company for a number of years before retiring and spending time with her 4 grandchildren. Regina was a fixture in historic New Castle, walking the streets and spending time at the wharf. She also enjoyed her weekly card games which she played with her countless friends.
Mrs. O'Hara was preceded in death by her husband, James, Sr. in 1978; her sisters, Elizabeth Toner and Helen Keenan; and her brother, Edward Murphy. She is survived by her son, James M. O'Hara Jr. and his wife Dolores, and their four children, James, Patrick, Kevin and Michael of Hockessin; also her brother, John G. Murphy and his wife Regina of New Castle; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle R. C. Church on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 11 am. Friends may call at the church at 10 a.m. Monday morning. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Regina's name be made to St. Peter the Apostle R. C. Church / Work Force, 521 Harmony St., New Castle, DE 19720. Interment adjoining church cemetery.
James T. O'Connell
Age 75 of Wilmington, DE died Monday, August 5, 2002 in the Christiana Hospital.
Mr. O'Connell worked for the DuPont Company for 38 years, retiring in 1985. He served in the Army WWII.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred A. O'Connell. He is survived by his sons, J. Brian O'Connell of Cleveland, OH, J. Kevin O'Connell of Wilmington and J. Michael O'Connell of Harrisburg, PA; his daughter, Mary Kathleen Williams of Wilmington; and 5 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington on Friday morning, August 9, 2002 at 11 am. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek on Thursday evening from 7-9 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Ste 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
O'Connor, Adaline A.
Adaline A. O'Connor, 85, of Dover departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Adaline was the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Lessner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William J. O'Connor. She is survived by her sister, Betty Chenoweth with whom she lived, a brother Henry J. Lessner, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 2306 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19805.
O'Brien, Jannie G.
Jannie G. O'Brien, of Smyrna, formerly of Clayton, died on Thursday January 13, 2005 at Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. She was 85.
Jane, as she was known to her friends, was a remarkable woman, much loved by her devoted husband, Rollie. They met during the big war and corresponded for years; when he returned to the States, she got on a bus in Lincoln, Alabama and rode all the way to San Francisco to make sure he meant business. They spent the next forty years together. They raised two sons, David and John, and saw a raft of grandchildren populate their world. Jane loved her parents and never forgot her humble beginnings. She was the peacekeeper and great communicator among her siblings and forgave them all their minor flaws. She had the largest ability to love others most people have ever seen.
Jane knew how to extract the best out of life; she counted no strangers in her world.
She talked to everyone as if they were in on her big secret and left them smiling and a bit better than the way she found them. She was as generous as the great outdoors; she gave to and of herself freely, and she was just as happy giving to everyone else. How she could laugh. And talk. A born storyteller, she wasn't afraid to stretch the truth when it needed to be done.
She was a master tailor, a seamstress, a craftsman, a creator. Whether she was making clothes or overcoats, crocheting a baby blanket, growing her African violets or her enormous purple irises, or hand painting a ceramic dish, her concentration was fierce and her results unique. Mistakes were to laugh at and to start over with. There was always something yummy brewing on her stove. Her life was filled with lots of homemade teddy bears. Everything she made was made with love.
Jane lived for many years with her family in Philadelphia before moving to Clayton, where she spent the last years of her life. She had been active in her church and in the Clayton
Senior Center and discovered the joys of Delaware and its wonderful people. She left the world considerably richer for having been here.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rollie O'Brien, and a son, David O'Brien.
She is survived by a son, John O'Brien, of Philadelphia; 6 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday January 17 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, where friends may call at 10:00 AM.
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, De. 19977.
Arrangements were by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, Smyrna.
Bernadine (Ogonowski) O'Connell
Ms. Bernie O'Connell, 71, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at her son's home on Friday, May 16, 2008.
Bernie was born in Wilmington on April 29, 1937 to the late Milton and Stella Ogonowski. She worked at Delaware Park and the VA hospital. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn A. O'Connell.
Bernie will be dearly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Karen O'Connell, four grandchildren; Sydney, Mason, Avery, and Aprili, her brother, Paul Ogonowski and her niece Bridgette Ogonowski. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, 10:00 AM at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Rd. in Wilmington. Calling hours will be Wednesday evening between 7-9 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Rds., Wilmington. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.
