Ellen Sickle (Miller) Delaney

Mrs. Ellen Sickle (Miller) Delaney, age 78 of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Born in Abington, PA on May 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Augustus Joseph and Clara (Elliott) Miller, III. Ellen was a 1963 graduate of Jenkintown High School. In her leisure hours, Ellen greatly enjoyed reading, serving her community, and being the best friend she could be. Most of all, she delighted in spending time with her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter, all of whom she adored.

In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Elliott S. “Chip” Miller in 2004. She is survived by her husband and favorite dance partner, George W. Delaney, Jr. of Newark; brother, Randolph G. Miller (Linda M.) of Brighton, MI; children, James J. Smith, Jr. (Kathryn C.) of Rydal, PA and Kristin H. Smith (Jeffrey Taft) of Arlington, VA; grandchildren, Courtney Angus (Luke), Justin Smith, and Haley Smith; great-granddaughter, Lily; sister-in-law, Judith L. Miller of Carlisle, PA; nieces, Evelyn Menges of Coatesville, PA and Jennifer Gundersen (Robert S.) of Reading, PA; nephew, Lance Miller (Michele) of Carlisle, PA; great nieces, Jessica, Victoria, Sydney, Alexandra, Taylor, and Ella; and stepchildren, G. William Delaney, III (Patricia) of West Chester, PA, Suzanne Delaney Barnes (Steven) of Thorndale, PA, Kathleen Delaney of West Chester, PA, Sharon Hoy (Martin) of Davidsonville, MD, and Judith Ann McCole of Coatesville, PA.

Services to be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ellen’s memory to the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, 1000 Byrn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 or online by clicking here.