Gloria Stella, loved movies, reading

Gloria Stella, 96, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully with friends and family April 4, 2025.

Gloria was born in Union City, N.J., Nov. 21, 1928, to the late Richard and Agnes (Shepherd) Bonato. She grew up in Weehawken, N.J., in the family home and had a long career in banking at Hudson Trust Company, which became Hudson United Bank in New Jersey. She loved old movies and reading. She knew every old movie star as well as their movies. She enjoyed sweets, getting her hair done, Italian food and diluted wine, and being with and spending time with friends and family, especially her cat, Tasha.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stella; and cousin, Bob Sonzogni. Gloria is survived by cousins, Bill Sonzogni and Tina Sonzogni; and many friends and neighbors after moving to the home of her dreams that she built in Georgetown in 2004.

A graveside service will be held at noon, Thursday, April 10, at Union Cemetery, 109 E. Adams St., Georgetown. 

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Georgetown Ambulance Service, American Legion Post 8, 406 N. Front St., Georgetown, DE 19947, or Georgetown Public Library, 123 W. Pine St., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Online condolences are welcome for the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.