Julie Ann Stevens (McDermott)
November 26, 1964 - July 3, 2024
Julie Ann Stevens (McDermott), affectionately known as Hollywood, Miranda, Lillian Foxy, Favorite Aunt Julie and Meemaw, 59, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, succumbing to metastatic breast cancer. Julie endured her 8-year battle displaying heroic courage, optimism, and humor.
Until recently, Julie walked daily, was a life-long skier and enjoyed motorcycle trips with her husband, Bart. In her younger years, she enjoyed roller skating, field hockey, softball and playing the oboe.
Julie adored her nieces and nephews. They were drawn to her because she was so friendly and engaging. She would plan fun activities and host the kids for ice cream at the UD Creamery or a trip to the zoo. Being Meemaw to her grandchildren Carter and Charlotte was one of the greatest joys of Julie’s life.
Born in Altoona, PA, on November 26, 1964, Julie was the third daughter of Margaret Ann and the late John E. McDermott. Raised in Wilmington, DE, she was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and Elizabethtown College. Julie dedicated 35 years of service to Wilmington Trust and later M&T Bank as a banking officer. She was respected and cherished by her colleagues and customers. Julie managed to work despite her illness until October 2023.
In addition to her father, Julie was preceded in death by her daughters, Erica and Amy Stevens. Julie will be dearly missed by her devoted husband of 33 years, Bart Stevens; children, Sean Stevens (Vanessa) and Erin Stevens; mother, Margaret Ann McDermott; siblings, Mark McDermott, Cheryl McDermott (Eileen), Carol Hunter, Kevin McDermott (Karen), and Michael McDermott (Gretchen); grandchildren, Carter and Charlotte Stevens; and sister-in-law, Eileen Bowen. Tragically, Julie’s sister-in-law Francine Kositsky, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 345 Bear Christiana Road, Bear, DE 19701, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 am. Inurnment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Donations in Julie’s memory can be made to the Abramson Cancer Center Development Office, payable to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Lauren Alvarez
Aunt Julie, you truly were a beautiful woman inside and out and you will be missed by so many people and never forgotten. You absolutely were the cool and fun Aunt to all the kiddos. Your strength has always been something I have truly admired. I love you, we all love you.
Cheryl McDermott
Julie was an amazing sister. We miss her dearly. Selfish I wish she was still with us. But grateful she is no longer in pain. She fought a valiant battle against a terrible disease. Rest in Peace dear Julie aka Judy. My nickname for my sister. Whom I dearly loved. 💕💕🕊️💔Cheryl
Marcia
My heart goes out to all of you! Julie was such a genuinely sweet person and will be missed by so many. She’s resting in the arms of Jesus now. God’s blessings on her family and close friends.
Debra McMullen
I am so sad to read about Julie’s passing. She was such a huge help to me when I became sole financial POA for my mother. She walked me through the entire process and put me at ease. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. The world has lost a wonderful person way too soon. My sincerest sympathy goes out to the entire family.
Elyse
I’m so sorry for your loss, family. My deepest condolences, prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Beautiful tribute❤️🙏🏼🕊
Marykay & Phil
Kevin – so very sorry that we cannot join you at her Mass. And extra sorry for the tragic loss of her sister-in-law. What more can a family handle. God be with all of you.
Barb Nielsen
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear sister Julie. God bless you and your family during this heartbreaking time.
Michele Reed
A beautiful tribute. May her love, kindness, and strength live on forever.
Cory L Foard
I had the pleasure of working with Julie @ M&T Bank for several years and to say she added brightness to every day is an understatement!!! Light seemed to follow her and she was a true inspiration every single day! RIP dear Julie!!! ❤❤❤
Cheri Gizzie
So Very Sorry, she was amazing woman and a bundle of fun. She would always give Cheryl & I little lectures, I cannot recall why?? Lol But it was because
she cared. That’s just the kind of person she was.
Rest in Peace & in Power Jules. 💔
Zenna Messi
Hello Erin;I’m thinking of you at this time;
Alexis Groux
Thinking of your family during this difficult time. I am sure Amy was up there welcoming her with open arms and the biggest smile.
John Mulhern
My heart is very sad for Bart and family and the McDermott family she was a lovely gal have not seen her in a few years every time I come home to Delaware I would stop by her Bank in Branmar but she wasn’t there the last 2 times I had no idea she was ill love from all the Mulhern family 🍀
Russo Family
We were so saddened to hear of Julie’s passing. Such a kind person and always willing to help others. We would occasionally see Julie at M&T and be able to say “Hello” and briefly catch up on little things with her and her family.
Our condolences to all of Julie’s family.
Steve & Kathy Russo
Ronald & Ruth Thomas
We’re so sorry for your loss and heavens gain. Sending up prayers for peace and comfort for you and the family.
Karen D'Eramo
My heartfelt condolences to your family and to all those that were blessed to have known Julie. She was one of my mentors back in the 1980-90’s at WTC, and at that time, became a friend and yes, she was a stellar and loyal banker and definitely a fun colleague. Recently, I met and worked briefly with her son, Sean and was glad to have reconnected with Julie at the Suburban Plaza office. May you feel the outpouring of love and support of your friends and family that now surrounds you and hope it provides some comfort for your profound loss. I will cherish her smile, sense of humor, and the fond memories forever in my heart.
Sally Miller
I am so saddened to her of Julie’s battle with cancer and her passing. I worked with her at Wilmington Trust. Julie was always a ray of sunshine and optimism. My condolences to her family. Her kindness to others will live on in their hearts forever.
Denny Emig
Julie was A true and dear friend. I will miss her dearly. She was one strong women, and full of life. That’s the way I will remember her. You Rock Julie.
Frank/Veronica Gatley
Ann please know we are thinking and praying for you and your whole family. Our sincere condolences.
Phil Ventura
It has been forty seven years since Jeanette and I saw Julie roller skating in the street in front of the house on Perkins Ave. It was the start of a relationship that will last forever. Our close relationship with the McDermott family grew over the years with Julie’s sister Cheryl sometimes joking that they should look for the missing Julie at the Ventura’s house. We took Julie on vacation with us, celebrated many “family” functions with the McDermott’s, enjoyed Christmas caroling with them and many other things that close friends do.
During her college years we only saw Julie on breaks or at Christmas when she returned home, but we were always kept apprised of her goings on. Through her years at Wilmington Trust we lived near where she worked and we visited her often.
Her marriage to Bart could not have been stronger, having to endure the loss of two children, Erica and Amy. Bart is the strongest person I’ve ever known, now having suffered the loss of his wife and sister in the same week.
After we moved to Nevada Julie and Bart visited us along with Amy. I remember Julie being concerned about Amy chewing on the furniture legs because she was teething. More visits to Nevada were never far apart. Ann and John and Julie and Bart came to visit us in Nevada and California when we moved there.
We always stayed at Julie and Bart’s home on our trips to Delaware. We were always welcome to stay at Julie and Bart’s, sometimes holding family reunions there for both the Ventura and the McDermott families.
We were fortunate enough to see Ann and John in October 2023 before the loss of John. I am always happy to tell the story of John promising to stop riding his motorcycle at age 85.
We were never further apart than a phone call or a video chat, sometimes lasting for hours. How many good friendships last for forty seven years?
We love you Julie. You will be with us forever!
Jeanette & Phil