Mary Ellen Trala
March 24, 1957 - October 28, 2026
Mary Ellen Trala, age 69, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE, on March 24, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Thomas and Vera “Abby” (Becker) Trala. Mary was a graduate of William Penn High School with the class of 1976. She overcame physical obstacles, becoming a productive worker for the Delaware State Department of Probation and Parole for 30 years until her retirement.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings, Kevin Trala, Thomas Trala, Jane Bullock, and Teddy Trala. She is survived by her daughter, Faith Trala; grandchildren, Imani Branch, Joaquim Branch, and London Branch; and siblings, Barbara Hogan, Carol Trala, Doris Perry, Ruth Banning, Arlene Trala, Joseph Trala, Monica Cavanaugh, Lois Hetzell, and Brian Trala.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, 521 Harmony Street, New Castle, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Katie Parker
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to all. 🙏🏻
London Branch
I love my grandma so much, I’m so inspired by everything she’s done and I will do everything I can to make her proud.
Liisa
Thinking of All the family at this time of sorrow … Hope All the years CB of memories brings comfort …
Nancy OBrien
We went to school together and Mary seemed to be always smiling. I was really shy and she was nice to me. She was kind. My deepest condolences to her family.
Carol logan
Sending prayers to the families
Faith Trala
My apologies can’t attend. My condolences to all who are grieving her loss. I’m attaching a picture of a Christmas event I attended with her in Aetna firehall I believe it was while she worked at Plummer Cntr. Or Probation & Parole. Sincerely Ms. Faith Trala