All Obituaries

Theresa S. (Rutkowski) Starr, 81, of Newark, Delaware peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  Born in Wilmington on March 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Aljozy and Josephine (Czerwinska) Rutkowski. Terry was a graduate of Wilmington High School, class of 1960, and became employed with the Wilmington Trust Company.  She left her position to become a fulltime homemaker and stay at home mom to her sons, and rejoined the...

Kathleen H. (Sklodowski) Matuszewski of Newark, Delaware passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at age 74. Kathy was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware.  She attended St. Hedwig Elementary School and St. Hedwig High School.  Following her graduation from high school, she was employed at Arthur’s Apparel Shop in Wilmington.  In 1970, she married Eugene P. Matuszewski. Kathy was predeceased by her husband, Gene; her parents, Thomas A. and Helen B. (Zajaczkowski)...

A proud Salesian Gentleman, a loving husband, caring doctor and veteran, John S. Piendak returned to his creator on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. John grew up on the east side of Wilmington and graduated from Salesianum School in 1947.  Before moving to St. Louis to earn his medical degree, the young Pole would fall in love and eventually marry the love of his life, Catherine “Kitty” Piendak.  After matriculation, Dr. Piendak would enlist in the United States Air Force...

John J. “Jack” Marcinizyn, 78, of Newark, Delaware passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.  Born in Wilmington on May 28, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Elva (Sloniewska) Marcinizyn. Jack was a graduate of Salesianum School, a life-long member of St. Hedwig Parish, and a State of Delaware employee.  He is survived by his three sons, Joshua, Eric, and John II; his grandson, Levi; his sister, Joanne Cirillo. Family and friends are invited to visit at St....

Evor T. Olson, 91, died peacefully at home in Wilmington on February 3, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Wilmington on April 12, 1931 to Evor T. and Elsie (Uczynski) Olson.  He attended St. Paul and Brown Vocational Schools.  In his teen years he was active in sports.  He was an outstanding pitcher and was scouted by the Boston Braves.  He married Irene Y. Frati on February 3, 1951 in St. Hedwig’s RC Church. In 1952 he...

Henry Stymerski, 83, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Born in Wilmington on July 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Czajkowski) Stymerski. Henry was a graduate of Wilmington High School and proudly served our country in the United States Coast Guard.  He worked as a butcher for a local grocery market for several years.  Henry owned, trained and raced pigeons for many years and was very well known in the pigeon racing...

Thomas E. Zdrojewski, 82, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022.  Born in Wilmington on August 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Thomas M. and Mary (Boleslawski) Zdrojewski. Thomas was a graduate of Conrad High School, where he participated in the band as a trumpet player. A passionate music lover, he possessed a wide taste in styles and artists and loved to DJ on the side.  Thomas was also a car enthusiast who...

Philip J. Barczak, 72, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Born in Wilmington on January 6, 1950, he was one of six sons of the late Stanley and Pauline (Kalinowski) Barczak. Philip is survived by his wife, Teresita "Tess" (Lopez) Barczak; his daughter, Michelle Barczak and fiance, Brandon Rollason; his brother, Roger Barczak; his sister-in-law, Joyce Barczak; his nephew, Bernard Barczak Jr.; and his beloved dog, Milby. In...

John S. Kwiatkowski, age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by loved ones. John spent most of his career as a chemical technician for Ciba-Geigy AG, formerly DuPont. Later, he owned and operated Club Craft, a custom golf shop in Wilmington, until his retirement several years ago. He was an avid golfer, history buff and had a real zest for life. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rogers-Kwiatkowski, and her two children, Jennifer and Ian; his...

Edmund S. Krzyzanowski, age 92, who was lovingly known as “Fuzzy” or “Dziadzi” (grandfather in Polish) died peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the home of his son, Stephen, with whom he lived in Ft. Myers, FL.  Edmund was born on December 1, 1929 to Maryanna and Stanley Krzyzanowski.  He later made his home with his wife of 61 years and raised their 5 children in Browntown (Wilmington, DE).  Edmund was an active member of St. Hedwig Church. ...