Amanda J. Koronik
Born August 2, 1990
Amanda J. Koronik, age 25, of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, August 27, 2015.
Born in Wilmington, DE on August 2, 1990, Amanda was the daughter of John M. Koronik and Wendy (Wisniewski) Felts. She most recently worked as a server at the IHOP in Bear.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her best friend and partner, Zachary Mettler; sons, Jeremiah Mude and Elijah Mettler; siblings, John Koronik, Jr., Heather Felts-Roudybush and Amber and Craig Felts, Jr.; and grandparents, Gordon and Sue Saltar. Amanda also had the love and support of many other family members and friends throughout her life’s journey and her struggle with the horrible disease of addiction. She will truly be missed.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 Noon on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 pm at St. Margaret of Scotland R.C. Church, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark, DE. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Amanda’s name may be made to the Maryland School for the Blind, 3501 Taylor Ave., Baltimore, MD 21236 or by visiting www.gofundme.com/amandasmemory.
Zachary Mettler
I love you so much Amanda. I’m trying to stay strong for our boys, but I feel empty without you. You are the best friend I’ve ever had. I fell in love with you the first moment I saw you and spent the whole day trying to come up with a reason to talk to you. Even with all that preparation, the best I could do was”what color are your eyes?” I don’t think it mattered what I said because we both were feeling the same thing. From that moment on I never could imagine a life without you. You are the best thing that ever happened to me and you will live on in our children’s hearts. I will never forget you Amanda Josephine Koronik. I love you from A to Z. Always and forever. *blows long distance kisses…
Monica Craner
My dear friend Amanda, from the moment we met over 3 years ago you were so beautiful, a sweetheart, and a good friend. No matter what others thought or had said you knew who you were and that was very inspiring and I wanted nothing more then to carry the same charactistic that you had. I’m so sad that these disease took another beautiful soul. I have just one thing I need you to do now that your gone. Please watch over your children, family and friends. And please visit your children every chance you get in their dreams. I love you and the only happiness I feel is for your spiritual peace. Your at peace now Mandy. And God got his blessing when you showed up in heaven.
Paul Mettler
Amanda. I looked so forward to getting to know you better. You were so good for Zach that his pain is my pain. I will miss you so much. Thank you for leaving us Elijah.
Sherry Riddock
“Praises be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all troubles, so that we can comfort those i any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God
II Corinthians 1:3-4
‘So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaih 41:10
Wendy I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Heather Roudybush
My dearest sister
I could sit here and write a million words and they still wouldn’t describe the amount of love I had for you. I miss you so much already but I am trying my hardest to sit here and think about all the memories I have been privileged to share with you. No words will bring you back and I don’t think that has fully set in yet to me. I have always loved you and I promise you I will always love my nephews and you will forever love on from them and I promise I will never forget you. All I have to say is again that I love you and please keep an eye on all of us. Untill I see you again I will love you forever.
Heather
Mary-Margaret Windsor
Amanda, I am sorry that I have not met you. I am a forever friend of Joan Mettler, Zack”s mother. I remember her excitement and happiness was Zack was born and growing up. There was such joyful anticipation of your future move to Florida with Elijah. I feel great sorrow that your future has been shortened so abruptly. You will live in my heart and prayers. I aspire to be a good friend to Zack and Elijah.
Amber Felts
Amanda, I really can’t come to the realization that your actually gone…from the moment our parents met, we became not only sisters but best friends. We grew together from children, to adolescents, and then to adults. We were always the ones we called first for everything whether it was good or bad. The past few days I’ve been in complete shock and ultimately numb but each day it sets in more…I can’t go anywhere, do or see anything without it reminding me of all of the wonderful times we shared. We have so many memories and I wasn’t ready for those memories to end! I guess I need closure so I’m going to end this message with what I wish I could say to you. Amanda I love you, always have and always will. I am so sorry I didn’t come around much this year especially since it was when you needed me most even though you may not have realized it. I wish I could have helped you beat this deadly disease. All I ask is please watch over all of us and give us comfort to let us all know you are ok and no longer suffering. Let your beautiful soul kiss your babies everyday and touch their hearts every night. Help mom with her pain and send love to me heather john and craig too. Lastly help zach. He truly loves you and needs you to help him stay strong for not just himself but more imporyantly the boys. They need their father to sray strong. We all love you Amanda and although you’re no longer with us, I refuse to say good bye and instead say “until we meet again” I love you!
Dottie Manuel:
Dear Wendy and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. No words can lessen your pain at Amanda’s loss. I remember your talking about her as a childl I know she was so very special to you and your love was deep. Sometimes we would like to wrap our children in a cocoon to protect them from life but all we can really do is love them with all our hearts. I know you did that. My prayers are with you.
Dottie
Rob & Lynne Cortez
Thinking of you all during this time of sudden loss. Peace and prayers be with you.
Jill Hagelin and Mark Dunsmore
We are so sorry for your loss and will be praying for the family. May you find comfort and peace during this time. If we can do anything, feel free to call on us.
Liz Slater
Sue and Gordon,
Just receiving this sad news now. All prayers continue for you both.
Tylier Benedetto
Hey Amanda,
I know we weren’t friends for long but you know in the time I have known you I have grown to love u more and more. Your personality was and is always awesome. You felt my heart with joy everyday u came into work happy and ready to make some money. Amanda your life was taken away so soon but God has a plan for u. He needed another angel in da sky to help him with his garden and to help watch over them boys. Zach has a wonderful job on his hands and that’s to raise and help take care of them boys, which we both know will be hard but with u watching and helping it will be ok. I am soo thankful for having to know u, you will truly be missed. Love u gurl.
Tylier Benedetto
Everything will be ok Zach. Know she is still in your heart and will always be. It’s never easy at first but you know you have to be strong for your kids and yourself. You are a strong person and God will neva let u fail these boys. I know Amanda loved u and he kids to death and I know in my heart she would want u to keep all the good memories and share them with the kids as they grow. Know my prayers are with u and the family
Fran
I didn’t know Amanda personally but I’m a friend of her dad, John. I know he loved her deeply. I’m so sorry for you loss. Prayers sent.
Cathy Boese
Dear Wendy and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.