John Modla's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Hockessin, Delaware

John Modla

June 11, 1948 - June 18, 2025 (77 years old)

Hockessin, Delaware

John Modla's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Hockessin, Delaware

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes

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John Modla

June 11, 1948 - June 18, 2025 (77 years old)

Hockessin, Delaware

John Modla Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Modla of Hockessin, Delaware, who passed away at the age of 77, on June 18, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Modla to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Modla and Florence Modla (Sheppeck); his sister Bernice Stachokus; and his wife Shannon M. Modla. He is survived by: his stepchildren, Shannon Modla (Megan) of Wilmington, DE, Mike Ludwig (Jen) and Julie Taie (Darren) of Camas, WA.; his grandchildren, Olivia Puzzo, Sean Dennis, Camden Ludwig and Hudson Ludwig of Camas, WA; and his sisters, Mary Ann Skordinski (Eugene) of Sheatown, PA and Irene Rood (Allen) of Zionsville, PA..

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Greenbank Mill (500 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808).

Donations in the memory of John can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



Fri

June 27

Memorial service

5:00 PM

Greenbank Mill
500 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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