Ruth Puglisi's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

Ruth Puglisi

June 16, 1933 - September 23, 2025 (92 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

Ruth Puglisi's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes

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Ruth Puglisi

June 16, 1933 - September 23, 2025 (92 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

Ruth Puglisi Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 23, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ruth Puglisi (Wilmington, Delaware). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Marshall and Margaret Marshall; her husband John A. Puglisi; and her siblings, Richard, William, James, Charles, Anna Poore, Lily Vandergrift, Jane Shinn, Margaret Pepe and Dorothy Marshall.

She is survived by: her children, Johnette Kirk (John), Salvatore Puglisi, Marie Puglisi, Frances Puglisi, Denise DegliObizzi (Matthew) and Janine Stecca (Paul); and her grandchildren, Matthew Jr. and Giavanna DegliObizzi.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808).

In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Ruth may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor who lovingly cared for her brother-in-law for many years.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



Thu

Oct 16

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Doherty Funeral Home
3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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