Mary Theresa Bechtel

Birth date: May 20, 1957 Death date: Dec 6, 2025

Mary Bechtel (nee Cooney) passed away on December 6, 2025 at her home in Lewes, Delaware. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; her stepson, Jason Bechtel (Cindy); her stepdaughter, Jaclynn Overstreet (Jimi); her grandchildren, Read Obituary

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Patrick Coleman

23m ago

Fond memories her smiling face of Ireland at Saint Vincent de Paul grade school and the winter dance at Saint Joe’s Academy in Cleveland.
Rest in peace Mary.

Patrick Coleman

Mark Flaherty

2w ago

I guess a recurring memory is her love of her grandchildren. She always was talking about them

John Finnerty

2w ago

in honor of Mary.

When I first moved to Lewes and started going to meetings in 2021 I had met Mary at what is now my home group. It was brief but she welcomed me with open arms and a beautiful smile. I ran into her at ACME and she treated me like an old friend striking up a conversation and remembering who I was. I believe we became friends at that moment and I was always glad to see her at meetings and enjoyed her company and the conversations we had. She was always happy and full of life. I try to live my life the same way.

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Sophia Andreatos

3w ago

As I always say “lucky to be Irish, blessed to be a Cooney” and Mary was a big part of that blessing.

Marrying into the family in 2023, Mary was one of the most welcoming members of the family. She has the best smile and of course stored every family memory and shared them with gusto, always making each story vivid and captivating.

One of the best parts about gaining Mary as a family member was seeing true love between her and Jerry. I can only pray that my marriage has the same devotion, care and friendship they modeled for us.

We will miss you Mary and I’ll do my best to share every story you told me with any Cooney who will listen.

Jimmy Cooney

3w ago

Our cousin Mary was the fun and lively heart of the Cooney clan. She taught me how to dance my first jig, peeled more potatoes at Thanksgiving & Christmas than any American should have to, always looked half her age, and had the patient heart of a saint.

Mary, I’ll miss you when any holiday comes around (every day, really)… but on St Patrick’s Day, when we sing “The Black Velvet band,” please take a moment out of your day in heaven to sing it with us!🎶☘️❤️

Michele Krebs

3w ago

Mary and I shared so many fun adventures—memories I’ll carry with me forever. She was there through the difficult moments too. Her friendship was such a blessing in my life. Mary was thoughtful, kind, and always there with a warm heart. Rest in eternal peace my dear friend. You will always live in my heart.

Roxanne Dennison

3w ago

in honor of Mary.

Mary My dear Friend, sister you will be always missed and part of my ❤️

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Malcolm Cooney

3w ago

in honor of Mary.

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Linda Harris

3w ago

in honor of Mary.

We have so many wonderful memories of our beautiful friend Mary. We were blessed to join Mary and her wonderful family on a trip to London and Ireland. Most e.joyanke were our days rooting for the Orioles and the Raven. Rest in peace my dear friend. You will always live in my heart

Jude Holland

3w ago

in honor of Mary.

Will always remember our play dates.

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