Frances “Fran” C. Zelluk

Frances C. (Fran) Zelluk, aged 94, of Newark, Del., passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Fredia Foote, her husband Paul, and her sister Elizabeth Edelhauser.

She leaves behind her three adored children, Glenn Zelluk and wife Nora, Donna Kennedy, and Valerie Zelluk-McGarry; grandchildren Robert, Marten, Laurel and Andrew; several great grandchildren; her brother William Foote; and many other cherished family members and great friends.

Fran grew up in Newark, New Jersey, graduating from high school in the late 1940s, and went on to secure her first full time job with the Prudential Insurance Company in its advertising and art department. For a time prior to marriage, she modeled for Barbizon in New York City.

In 1963, she and her family relocated to Newark, Delaware, finding their forever home in the Fairfield Crest neighborhood. For many years she was an active volunteer in her community, church, and her children’s schools, along the way making lifelong friends. She served as a New Castle County crossing guard in the 1970s and 1980s in Newark.

Her passions were supporting and spending time with family, helping others, hosting family dinners and especially making Christmas special every year.

She loved all animals, including cats, dogs and horses, and the foxes and other wild creatures that visited her back yard filled with her beloved azaleas.

She loved flea markets and garage sales, and enjoyed selling her finds and collectibles at local antique shops and at Singerly Fire Hall flea market for nearly 20 years.

She participated in many local walking events, and in 2016 won first place in the Newark 5K Turkey Trot in the over-80 category. Active at Newark Senior Center, she volunteered and took yoga and exercise classes right up until her passing.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any animal rescue.

In accordance with her wishes, services will be held privately.