Marilyn Z. Jackson Spataro, 51

Marilyn Z. Jackson Spataro, 51, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of New Castle, Del., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.

She was born Feb. 28, 1960, in Wilmington, Del., the daughter of the late Norman and Ruth (Burton) Jackson.

Spataro was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Spataro, and brothers, Tommy and Norman Jackson. She is survived by her son, Tony Spataro; fiancé, Victor South; sisters, Melissa Anderson and Marion L. “Lucy” Lowman; and brothers Delvernie and Herman Jackson.

A memorial service was scheduled for Feb. 11, 2012, at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del., and interment was to be private.