Ethel M. Koloff
June 8, 1940 - April 30, 2024
Ethel M. Koloff, age 83, a lifelong resident of Newark De, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Newark, DE on June 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late J. Albert and Doris M. (Gooden) Folk, Sr. Ethel graduated from Newark High School. After graduating, she started her career at Newark Cleaners for 21 years before she discovered her passion for sewing. Ethel went on to proudly own and operate Folks Fabric and Window Treatments, retiring after 25 and a half years.
Ethel will be greatly missed and remembered for her enormous heart and generosity. Ethel was most happy when she spent time outside, you could often find her gardening or on her mower. She enjoyed crocheting, teaching Sunday school and cheering on her favorite sports team. Her fondest memories were time spent with her family especially her unbreakable bond with her twin sister, Elva.
In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Koloff; and siblings, Coleman Folk, Eileen Dickinson, James Folk, Jr., and Elva M. Schoen. She is survived and missed by her siblings, Robert P. Folk, Harvey P. Folk, and Marjorie Long; nephew, Kenneth Schoen, Sr. and Brian Folk; niece, Donna Tucker; great nephew, Kenneth Schoen, Jr.; great niece, Crystal (Schoen) Cook and Jenny Tucker; great-great-nephews, Jordan, Eddie, and Ashton; great-great-niece, Sydney; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Although Ethel did not have any children, she fondly thought of her twin sisters’ children and grandchildren as her own.
All services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ethel’s memory to Crossfire Christian Church, 1655 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19702 or online by clicking here.
Victoria Wollaston
Ethel was a wonderful person and an excellent care giver. She took care of many people including my parents. She was a straight shooter, says it like it was. She was quite a worker and a self taught seamstress! She was a one of a kind person and she is at peace now. God bless Ethel.
Charles C Scott
First met her at Newark Cleaners. She quickly became a close family friend especially to my Mom and Dad. She even taught me needlepoint at a very young age.
Will mis her wonderful smile and her jovial charisma. Surely Heaven Bound!!
Carol Smith Kidwell
Sorry to learn of Ethel’s passing. She and her twin and I graduated together.
Ethel always had a smile for everyone.
Terry Norem
God Bless Ethel. I’ve known her From Ott’s Chapel Church. What a kind and Loving Lady. She taught me to Love the Lord with all my Heart. God Bless you and your family and say hi to Dad for me. ♥️
Carolyn Buckworth Temple
Ethel (and Elva) were my very first friends when I transferred from Elkton to Newark school in the 8th grade. I have so many good memories of my time on their farm when I spent many a weekend with them. Ethel taught me to drive the jeep through their field and we gathered eggs from the chickens, and caught the ducks while they were sleeping to ship out for sale. Went to Otts Chapel with them on Sundays and so, so, many fun times including birthdays since their birthday was June 8th and mine was June 10th. You will be missed Ethel but you have left a lot of memories for not only me but so many others.
Susan Frey-Hutchinson
I don’t know where to begin. Ethel will always have a special place in my heart. She started as a neighbor and became like a second mother to me. She taught me many things, including how to sew. She was one of the best people that I have ever known. God Bless, Heaven is getting another angel.