Julie Ann Stevens (McDermott)

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.

Julie Ann Stevens (McDermott)

November 26, 1964 - July 3, 2024