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Published by Beeson Funeral Home of Newark on Nov. 26, 2012.

Nancy E. Diffenderfer, age 74, of Newark, DE passed away on November 26, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. Nancy graduated from Conrad High School and was a retired secretary at the University of Delaware. She was also a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church Choir. Nancy loved working in her vegetable gardens, sewing, and quilting. Nancy is preceded in death by her husband Jack Diffenderfer, her son John D. Diffenderfer, brother Tom Cassell, and parents John and Edna Cassell. She is survived by her sister Louise Smith (Larry), nephews Larry Smith Jr. (Michele) and Sam Smith (Carla), niece Marlo, great nieces Casey, Ella Delainey, great nephews Anderson, Braddock, Channing, sister-in-law Joana and best friend (puppy) Sandy. A viewing will be held at Beeson Funeral Home 2053 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702 on Monday, December 3 from 11-12 followed by a 12:00pm service. Burial will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may to be to the Delaware Humane Society.

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December 4, 2012

Regina Lagola posted to the memorial.

December 1, 2012

Suzanne Hogan posted to the memorial.

November 30, 2012

COLLEEN UDAKIN posted to the memorial.

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Regina Lagola

December 4, 2012

I am very saddened by the passing of Nancy. I was her hairstylist and friend. She was a gentle kind woman with a sweet personality. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family ? she will be dearly missed by me!

Suzanne Hogan

December 1, 2012

Nancy was truly a wonderful Christian woman with a great sense of humor! I enjoyed singing in our church choir with her. She will be missed, for sure! In my family Nancy was known for her ironic humor and those wonderful Christmas sweatshirts she enjoyed wearing. What a blessing it was to have known her, even if it was for a short time. May we all find comfort in knowing that she is now resting in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What a reunion we all have to look forward to!

COLLEEN UDAKIN

November 30, 2012

Nancy was such a delightful person ! I always looked forward to our chats before and after Sunday services. Even more so to our private telephone conversations.

Last year we made a pac to pray for each other on a daily basis. I will miss the closeness of that friendship. I am grateful for having had such an honest and loving friendship with her.
I thank Jesus for giving me such a friend and happy for Nancy that Jesus has answered her prayer to be joined with Jack and son John in Heaven. Thank you Lord Jesus !
For family and friends remaining behind may God Bless us all as we remember Nancy and wait for our joyful reunion in Heaven.

Donna McRoy (nee Schilling)

November 29, 2012

I am saddened to learn of the loss of a fellow "Conradian." Though we graduated in different years, the spirit of the 'Redskin' prepared us for new ventures in our years to come. It appears that Nancy lived a full life, was talented in her crafts, as a mother, grandmother, sister, friend to many, and wife. I attended the U of D later in my life and probably knew Nancy as a secretary there. I know she will be sadly missed for her gentle spirit and caring attitude. I hope her family will cherish all the fond memories they have of Nancy as I am quite sure she has left quite a legacy that will live on for years.