Central High School Delaware Alumni Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Burks age 77 of Yardley Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on February 4 2026 surrounded by family members. Mary was born on August 24 1948 in Little Rock Arkansas to Willie B. Sr. and Lucille Ferguson Burks. Mary was a graduate of the historical Little Rock Central High Sch...

Wayne L. Kiesewetter 86 of Piqua passed away at 1251 p.m. Friday January 16 2026 at the Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born May 16 1939 in Miami County to the late George L. and Ethel B. Wackler Kiesewetter. He married Phyllis M. Patterson January 23 1960 in Covington and she survives. Other su...

One of my favorite memories growing up was getting in the car on fall Saturdays and heading to my dad’s best friend Ed’s house to huddle, along with his family, around a 1970’s era TV and watch Buckeye football. It was a ritual complete with great food and “The Best Damn Band in the Land” album on t...

Devoted husband. Consummate Public Servant. Mentor. Amazing father and beloved grandfather. Civil War Scholar Bourbon Connoisseur and lifelong Buckeye and Browns fan. Tim passed away at his home in Utica OH on January 21 2026 and was surrounded by his loving family until his last breath. His impact ...

Kathleen T. Maiorino 94 of Bensalem PA passed away peacefully on December 17 2025. Born September 23 1931 in Trenton NJ she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years Ferdinand Maiorino her mother and stepfather Catherine Irwin ne DArcy and Leo Kane her father Charles Irwin and her dea...

John Francis Orecchio, 84, of Delaware passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026 at Paramount of Polaris Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 20, 1941 in Columbus to Pasquale and Dominica (Casaro) Orecchio and graduated from Central High School in 1959...

Harry B. Guyer passed away peacefully at his home on December 2nd, he was 90 years young. Harry was preceded in death by his beloved Bonnie (Bernadette T. Dougherty) his wife of just over 45 years, his parents, Robert and Mamie Guyer, his siblings brother Robert A. Guyer of Manahawkin N.J. and siste...

Scott “Scottie” Charles Bargdill, age 32, of Ashley, Ohio, left us far too soon, passing away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Scottie was born in Delaware, OH, and cherished the years he spent there before making Ashley his home. His gentle spirit touched so many throughout his l...

Barbara A. Reinhard Ludrof 91 passed away Friday January 9 2026 at Phoebe Home Allentown with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Joseph A. Ludrof Jr. having shared 71 years of marriage. Born in Allentown on September 21 1934 Barbara was the daughter of the late Chester and Julia Webe...

Eunice Elizabeth Jalosky Gricks 82 of Oakwood Heights Village in Oil City entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 11 2026. She was born in Bentleyville Pennsylvania on April 21 1943 to the late Rev. Andrew L. and Olive D. Brown Jalosky. Throughout her youth Eunice live...

Allen Kendell Talbott, 48, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, January 8, 2026. Known for his boundless creativity, musical talent, and love of the Appalachian outdoors, Allen inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.Born Thursday, January 20, 1977, t...

Brigit Marie Porteus was born in Columbus Ohio on April 8 1982. When she was six she moved with her family to Cardington where she stayed until after graduation from CardingtonLincoln High School in 2000. Brigit attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she studied education an...

Kimberly Ann Szwech, affectionately known as “Kimmy” by family and close friends, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, after an 18-month battle with ovarian cancer. Devoted to her family and their shared life together, she lived with a generous heart and an ever-encouraging presence. Kim met ...

Paul Frederick Price, age 89 of Delaware went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.He was born on May 17, 1936 at Jane M. Case Hospital, Delaware, OH to the late Fred D. & Mary (George) Price. He lived and enjoyed his life in the Radnor and Troy Townships, not far from where he was b...

Jay Allen Cudia, 76 of Delaware, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus.Born August 13, 1949 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan the son of the late John & Mildred (Mackey) Cudia. Jay attended Grosse Pointe High School Sou...

Herbert William Twiddy went to glory on October 3rd 2025 at the Coastal Manor facility in Yarmouth ME after a long decline. Herbert was born in Seattle WA on March 13th 1944 to the Reverend William Mclean Twiddy and Louise Eissmann Twiddy. The family soon moved back east. Rev. Twiddy served a number...

AUGUSTA Charles Longstaff age 73 of Winthrop entered into eternal rest on Monday April 26thfollowing a brief illness. Charlie was raised in Fairfield Maine by his mother Edith C. Longstaff having lost his father Percy Longstaff at a young age. He graduated from Lawrence High School and the Universi...

Benjamin Lehmanbetter known as Ben Benj Big Ben or simply Popwas born on March 12 1954 grew up in Tinicum and later raised his family in Media PA a place he always considered home. He passed away very suddenly at home on Saturday December 27 2025. Ben was defined by his warmth kindness humility qui...

Doris Irene Chapman-Combs, age 93 of Marion, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.Doris was born December 4, 1932 in Wilkesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Iva May (Clark) Montgomery. The family moved to Marion when Doris was 3 years old. She received her education in Claridon and g...

Jay Wiley Evans 87 of Camp Hill and more recently Enola died January 4 2026. Born in Dillsburg he was the son of Isabel and Lawrence Evans. Jay was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Loretta and by siblings James Evans Barry Evans Bonita DeBrody Larry Evans and Steve Evans. He is survived by ...

On October 10 2025 Teddy Ray Pop Doyal had the greatest day of his life. He gained his wings and entered into Heavens gates. Teddy Ray was born June 7 1943 in Fredericksburg Texas to Roy Milton Ted Doyal and Mary Lois Lumpkins. Teddy Ray spent most of his younger years in Mason Texas. After graduat...

Lila Genevieve (Devore) Frazier, age 102, of Centerburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 19, 2026. Lila was born on February 24, 1923, to Alexander and Everetta Devore in Knox County, Ohio. She grew up on a 120-acre farm that had previously belonged to her grandfather,...

Beloved mother Nana sister and aunt Ellen Hughes 81 passed away on June 18 2025. She was the oldest of three daughters born in Hollidaysburg PA to Victor Leroy and Mary Kathryn Kate Mulch Swenson. Ellen graduated from Marywood College in 1966 and taught high school French before her sons Brian and K...