Darlene Evans

Darlene (Naumowich) Evans passed away at her home in Avondale on February 16, 2026. She was 79.

She was the spouse of the late Howell Evans. 

Darlene was born in Wilmington, Del., the daughter of Paul Naumowich and Lillian (Pierce) Naumowich.

For 25 years, Darlene was the Events Coordinator at the Chadds Ford Inn in Chadds Ford.

In her spare time, Darlene enjoyed cooking and was known for making excellent pierogies and chicken and dumplings. She was also a talented baker and baked beautiful cakes that looked like they came from a professional bakery. Darlene also enjoyed gardening and had a lifelong love of horses, having grown up with them as a child.

Darlene will be remembered for being a loving wife and mother.

Darlene will be missed by her daughter-in-law for her dancing in the kitchen, her generosity, and for her love of cats.

Darlene is survived by her daughter-in-law, Kristine “Tina” Throckmorton, her sister, Paulette Baker, her grandchildren, John and Tim Ryan, and her nephew, John Baker. 

In addition to her parents and late husband, Howell Evans, she is predeceased by her son, Steven Throckmorton.

Darlene’s service took place at Unionville Presbyterian Church on Feb. 27.  

Arrangements are being handled by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Kennett Square.

To read her full obituary, visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Carl H. Walling, Jr.

Carl H. Walling, Jr., of Landenberg, passed on February 26, 2026. He was 80.

He was born in Revere, Mass. and grew up in Brookhaven, Pa., where he was a member of the first graduating class of Sun Valley High School in 1963.  

After high school, he attended PMC (Widner) and graduated with a degree in engineering. Carl then went to work for Dupont as an engineer, serving in many positions around the U.S. and Mexico. He remained with the company his entire 39-year career. 

He was a member of Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Greenville, Del.

Carl is survived by Barbara, his wife of 58 years, his sons, Carl (Emily) and Ray, and his brothers, Michael and John. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Carl Walling. 

Services will be private. Interment will be in the Christ Church Memorial Garden. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.