It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Estelle R. Ciarlone, 78, who passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.

Estee is survived by her beloved husband, Ken; children, Mark (Hallie) Ciarlone and Laura (Tim) Keller; grandchildren, Benjamin (Boglarka) and Carter (Hailey) Keller, and Elizabeth, Samuel and Abigail Ciarlone; and her brother, Neil Sternstein. 

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Beth Emeth Memorial Park, 1220 Faulkland Road, Wilmington. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m., at Temple Beth El, 301 Possum Park Road, Newark. Then a shiva minyan will be held.

Anyone unable to attend the 3:30 p.m. services may view the livestream at: tbede.org.

Shiva will be observed at 7:30 p.m, Wednesday, Aug. 19 and Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Keller residence. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Temple Beth El, tbede.org/donating.html; or the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.

Arrangements by Schoenberg Memorial Chapel.