Josephine M. "Jo" Stephenson's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

Josephine M. "Jo" Stephenson

October 1, 1932 - June 8, 2025 (92 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

Josephine M. "Jo" Stephenson's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes

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Josephine M. "Jo" Stephenson

October 1, 1932 - June 8, 2025 (92 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

Josephine M. Stephenson Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Josephine M. Stephenson (Wilmington, Delaware), whose life came to an end on June 8, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Josephine M. Stephenson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her son David Cometa; her husbands, Calogero "Sonny" Cometa and Jack Stephenson; and her siblings, Margaret, Billy, Jimmy, Richard "Doc", John and Tommy.

She is survived by: her sister Gertrude; her children, Sharon Cometa and Brian; her daughter-in-law Sandy Cometa; her grandchildren, Lori Garris (Rob), Joey Garris (Nicki) and Kaitlin Cometa (Cody); and her great grandchildren, Jaxon Garris and Tyler Smulski.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Jo's name to Sunday Breakfast Mission, P.O. Box 352, Wilmington, DE 19899 or https://sundaybreakfastmission.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



Wed

June 18

Viewing

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek
3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

Wed

June 18

Funeral service

11:30 AM

Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek
3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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