It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alexandra Poorman Ergon of Lewes, Delaware on December 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Alex was a woman of deep faith. Acute pneumonia tragically took her from this world to meet God, a journey she embraced with peace and without fear. She had an iron will, brilliant mind, and generous heart. May we all find her strength in ourselves when we need it, and choose to live life to the fullest in honor of her.
Born at home in Avondale, Pennsylvania, Alexandra had a diverse and enriching upbringing. In her early teens, she attended Escola Graduada in São Paulo, Brazil and travelled to the Amazon, Machu Pichu, Iguacu Falls, and scores of beaches across South America. She returned to the United States to finish high school at Wilmington Friends School. Alexandra earned her BA and MBA degrees from Emory University. She also earned a Chartered Financial Analyst certificate.
Alex was an experience curator, expending great effort in creating travel and other experiences for those she loved. She was an epicurean, enjoying bird watching, spreading her love through cooking, getting a great tan at the beach, volunteering, spoiling her children, grandchildren and dogs.
Alexandra lived for her family. Her memory will be cherished by her partner Michael Skibicki; her two children: Elliott (Danielle Matton) Ergon of Denver, Colorado and Porter (Mark) Rothman of Denver, Colorado; Michael’s daughter Blaise Skibicki of Hawaii; her granddaughter Penelope Lille Ergon; her parents Eleanor and Joel Poorman of Wilmington, Delaware; her two brothers: Jeffrey (Anne) Poorman of Bronxville, New York and Bradley (Beth) Poorman of Naples, Florida; her sister Martha (Jay) Tschantz of Wilmington Delaware; her nine nieces and nephews: Spencer (Anisha Chopra) Poorman of Brooklyn, New York, Carrie (Ashley) Hall MD of Atlanta, Georgia, Greg (Laura Katz) Poorman of Larchmont, New York, Garrett (Tielly) Poorman of Miami Florida, Sloane Poorman of Naples, Florida, Alec Poorman of Miami Florida, Dwyer (Erin) Tschantz of Traverse City, Michigan, Margo Tschantz of New York, New York, and Mason Tschantz of Boston, Massachusetts; and her former husband Paul Ergon of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Alexandra had a distinguished career in financial services, serving as Director of Investment Strategy at Smith Barney Consulting Group, Portfolio Manager at Dupont Capital, and Director of Investment Product Management at Mission Square Retirement. She worked in a variety of roles in institutional investment management, where she earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and clients alike.
Alexandra’s influence extended far beyond her professional life. She was elected to the vestry and served as a Eucharistic Minister at Christ Church. She served as a board member and president of the Children’s Beach House in Lewes Delaware. Alexandra also served as a member of the alumni board of Wilmington Friends School.
A memorial service in celebration of Alexandra’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Christ Church Christiana Hundred 505 E. Buck Road, Wilmington Delaware.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Christ Church: christchurch.
May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
