Geraldine C. Romans

Geraldine (Gerry) Romans, age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in 1944 in Penns Grove, NJ, Gerry was the beloved daughter of Harry and Geraldine Becker. She grew up in Penns Grove with her large family. Gerry was the 3rd oldest grandchild out of 18 grandchildren. Gerry loved school and excelled for 12 years at St. James School and then received a Secretarial Degree at Goldey-Beacom College. In February of 1965 she met the love of her life, Joseph Romans, at a USO dance at the Dover Air Base.  They were married 9 months later.

Gerry will be remembered for kindness, sense of humor, devotion to family, faith, and love of the Phillies.

She is survived by her Daughter Joyce Coughlin and Son-in-law Brendan Coughlin. Her Son Joseph Romans. Her Grandchildren Meghan, Sean and Sarah. Her brother Harry Becker and his wife Linda. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Joseph Romans and her sister Florence.

Family and friends are invited to a Mass to celebrate Gerry’s life on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Road Wilmington, DE 19803, with a viewing beginning at 10:00am and Mass at 11:00am. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery on Kirkwood Highway, with a luncheon following burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
A Door of Hope
3407 Lancaster Pike, Ste B
Wilmington, DE 19805
302-998-9000

The family wishes to thank the hospice staff and nurses for their compassionate care and support in helping to make Gerry’s last days peaceful and comfortable.

We take comfort in knowing that because “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16), Gerry is now at peace in the loving arms of the Lord.