Veronica Sue Kopelen

Veronica Sue Kopelen of Milford passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 57. She was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Catherine Hunter and Earl Ron Gearhart.

Veronica worked for the Polaris Healthcare and Rehab facility as an executive assistant for the past 3 years. Some of her favorite activities included crocheting, scrapbooking, and listening to old time country music. Her family appointed her the Queen of Arts and Crafts, something she enjoyed doing. Going on cruises with family was also something she looked forward to and planning the various trips. She always wanted things done her way, but her way was always what was best for all involved.

Veronica will be remembered as the true matriarch of the family; she was the true core and center of her family. She was always there to support her husband and children, and once the grandchildren came along, they became her world and she looked forward to spoiling them. Her smile and laugh will forever be cherished and remembered as well as her bright and cheery personality. She cared about everybody, even if she did not know them.

Veronica was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge #534, Harrington American Legion Post #7, and the American Legion Milford Post 3 Auxiliary where she served as Past President.

In addition to her father and step mother, Ron and Connie Gearhart; she is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Chester J. Kopelen Jr.; son, Joshua Lee Kopelen; daughter, Brittany Lace Humbertson; siblings, Derron Gearhart, Richard Fretz, Kevin Fretz, Michelle Carey; step siblings, Tina, Linda, Jimmy; grandchildren, Angel Kopelen, Isaac Kopelen, Kasey Humbertson, Khloe Humbertson; Michael Humbertson III, Kaley Humbertson.

A Memorial Service reflecting Veronica’s life will be planned at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, please visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to express or send condolences.