Margaret “Maggie” J. Shellenberger

Margaret “Maggie” J. Shellenberger (nee Marshall), age 92, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her son’s home in the presence of family.

Maggie was born in Philadelphia, PA, the sixth of nine siblings of the late David J. Marshall and Catherine Nash Marshall.

A graduate of Immaculata College, she was a homemaker and self-taught home renovator who successfully remodeled six brownstones, owned by her and her husband, into individual apartment units in Philadelphia’s University City area. She was also an accomplished bridge player, earning the certification of Life Master with the American Contract Bridge Association. Additionally, she and her family were avid skiers, enjoying it so much that they had a second home for 20 years at Elk Mountain, PA, which she designed and was instrumental in its’ interior finish carpentry. After their retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling to Colorado and Utah to ski and visit family.

She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

Maggie is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John S. Shellenberger.

She is survived by her son John M. and his fiancée Janette, her daughter Clare Schumacher, and four grandchildren: Ryan and his wife Kaitlin, Jennifer, Megan and her fiancé Joseph, and Jeffrey. She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth McLaughlin and brother Paul Marshall and his wife Linda.

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Funeral Services

A Mass will be held at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, DE. A private interment will be held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ashland, DE. Memorial contributions may be made to The Ministry of Caring, 115 E. 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Condolences

Romy Aquino writes,

We will always remember Maggie as a bubbly person, so friendly and kind. She always had a smile to share and an uplifting spirit attitude. We started missing her already when she became homebound due to a disability. She will always be loved and remembered at St. Mary’s. Rest in Heavenly Peace, dear Maggie. ~ Romy and Zita AQUINO Newark, DE

01/06/2026 11:32 am

Susan Bourque writes,

I will always cherish the time I had with Aunt Maggie and Uncle John over the years. I am blessed to have been able to attend mass with her every morning during my visits with her, as she truly loved her morning service and her cherished church family. I am grateful to have photos over the years and special memories that will last a lifetime ❤️ I pray her and Uncle John are finally reunited and in peace together. Love and prayers to all the family and friends

01/06/2026 05:08 pm

Stephanie Shellenberger lit a candle and writes,

Oh no, Aunt Margaret I loved you so much and I'm sorry we lost touch. I'll never forget the time me, you and Uncle John were cruising through Reno to 1st visit Uncle Ed and then also after he passed. We did have a good time, even when we were saying goodbye to him. Your spunk & chutzpah was something I always admired and looked forward to. You were one of a kind and a beauty! I will remember you forever. Love your niece, Steffie.🙏🏻🩷🙏🏻

01/09/2026 05:43 pm

Caroline Connolly writes,

The best to our cousins and their families. Aunt Margaret was a special person, and I have many fond memories of her. She and my mother talked a lot on the phone in their later years and Aunt Margaret always had a way of cheering Mom up.

01/09/2026 05:57 pm

Christy Kimmel Magee writes,

While we are sad she is leaving us here on Earth. Just imagine the fun they're having in heaven with her there! Rip Aunt Margaret!

01/10/2026 10:29 am

Susan Glackin Miller lit a candle and writes,

So many great and often hilarious memories of trips to your house and the mountains. You were a vibrant, beautiful and outspoken lady and I admired you greatly! You will be missed but I am so glad you are now up with all the best of our family and telling tales. Lots of love and prayers. Peace and keep tabs on us! We can use your help! Love, Susan

01/10/2026 12:32 pm

Michelle and Dave Little writes,

It was with a sad heart that we heard on January 9th., 2026 that our Aunt Margaret passed away on December 16th., 2025. Our deepest sympathies on her loss. We have loving memories of our times together, at our grandmother's 100th., birthday celebration at Uncle John and Aunt Margaret's home and a visit with them with our late Aunt Carrie and the celebration we organized to celebrate Aunt Carrie's 90th birthday party at the Millers in Fawn Grove, PA. Aunts Carrie and Pauline were both so very grateful (as we all were) that Aunt Margaret spent so much time with Nan Nan during the time she was at the special care home in their area. Her energies and love of life will be missed. With love and sympathies, Michelle and Dave

01/10/2026 05:43 pm

Br. Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap. writes,

To the Shellenberger family from the Ministry of Caring 'family': Our prayers and sympathy are with you during this very sad time. May your wonderful memories of joyful family times bring you comfort and may God's love give you peace. Thank you for remembering Maggie's life of faith, family and love of travel and activities by caring for the poorest among us, as she and John did. We are very grateful for your kindness and caring. Psalm 73:26: My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Br. Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap. Ministry of Caring.

01/16/2026 04:04 pm

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