Dorothy J. Raczkowski
November 9, 1952 - November 16, 2025
Dorothy J. Raczkowski, age 73, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Born in Detroit, MI on November 9, 1952, she was a daughter of the late William and Ruby (Green) Copeland. Dorothy made her career as a clerk for the Port of Wilmington.
Dorothy’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She loved talking on the phone with her sisters, and always looked forward to visiting her family in Detroit. Dorothy took great delight in being able to attend her grandson’s wedding this past summer. She enjoyed spending her free time watching TV or going out for dinner.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings, Joann Arbic, Jim Copeland, Harold Copeland, and Jerry Copeland. She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Raczkowski; children, Michelle A. Raczkowski and Danny Raczkowski Jr.; siblings, Juanita (Rich), Barbara Sanders (Matt), and Bill Copeland (Louise); and grandson, Trey Phillips (Ayse).
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 pm until 3 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Services and interment will be held privately.
Barb Sanders
To my sister Jean, that’s what we called her (Dorothy Jean) was her name.She was one of the best sisters anyone could ask for, she will be missed so much,I already miss talking to her.When growing up we were the two youngest out of 8.We both shared a room together and did everything together, she was such a tomboy she loved playing baseball and was good at it too.We both got married just three months apart of each other and when we had daughters around the same time 4 months apart.we were so close to each other and when we were married we lived a few blocks away.I loved her so much ♥️Then her husband Dan got laid off from Chrysler’s in Detroit Mi so they moved to Delaware that was hard on them with both of their families in Michigan.But she kept her roots true fan of the Detroit tigers and the Lions. I could go on and on what can I say is I wish she was here with me I love ♥️ her so very much, I will not stop thinking about her I love you Jean love Barb♥️😘
Jane Misero
To Jean’s family,
I first met you all when you moved to Delaware from Michigan. That must have been a very hard decision. Jean was always a very gentle person that ran her family like clockwork. Jean was a mighty woman in a very small body, and she had a heart of gold. We all had a great time with all of our children running around. We are all blessed to have her in our lives.
I know that she will be missed by her family and friends. Please always remember that she is with you all in our memories and hearts. Love one another and take care of each other as she would have wanted.
God bless Jean and her family and friends.