Clara Nancy "Nancy" Weis

Clara Nancy Weis, age 84, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Born in Wilmington, DE on May 21, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Whittington) Hopkins. Nancy grew up in Holloway Terrace in New Castle and was a graduate of William Penn High School. She then began working as a secretary for a law firm in Wilmington where she excelled at typing and dictation. Nancy married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Kurt Weis, with whom she raised three children.

Nancy enjoyed cooking and was a dedicated volunteer with Meals on Wheels. She was also a volunteer and member of Holy Spirit R.C. Church. Nancy always looked forward to baseball season to cheer on her beloved Philadelphia Phillies. She loved spending her summers on the beach in Wildwood or at White Crystal beach. Nancy could often be found reading, mysteries were her favorite, and visiting the New Castle Library to find her next book. She was an exceptional homemaker who loved decorating. Nancy was a dog lover, and especially enjoyed doting on her Dachshunds. Nancy's most cherished moments were spent with her family.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Kurt Wilhelm Weis, Sr. She is survived by her children, Kurt W. Weis, Jr. (Carol Whitzell Weis), Harry Weis (Linda), and Kristine Immel (Mark); grandchildren, Matthew Welch, Ashley Whitzell, Natalie Jackson, and Travis Jackson; and 8 great-grandchildren.The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Bayada Hospice for their compassionate care of Nancy.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's name to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or online by clicking here.