Obituary of Arlene M. Humphrey

Arlene M. (Conway) Humphrey, “Leen” age 76, of Wilmington, DE, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Arlene was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Class of 1967.  She graduated Immaculata College in 1971 and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Delaware.

Arlene dedicated her entire teaching career to Pennell Elementary School, where she served with devotion until her retirement. She was an avid reader and writer, and took great pride in being a published poet. Above all, Arlene was a loving mother to twin girls and she will be dearly missed.

Daughter of the late Eugene M. and Margaret (Mumley) Conway; Wife of the late Michael Humphrey; Sister of the late Larry Conway.

Survivors:

Twin Daughters: Amy and Jenni Smagala

Sister: Ellen (Steven) Taub

Nieces: Casey, Erica and Dana

Visitation: Wednesday, January 14th after 10:00AM at Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte. #352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063.

Family Sharing at 11:00AM at the funeral home.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Alzheimer's Association at  https://www.alz.org/research -