Tracey Harden

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Tracey Harden

Tracey Harden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2025.
Tracey Harden, 68, died August 19 after an auto accident in Lewes, Delaware. A native of McConnellsville, NY, Tracey, the daughter of David and Anne Harden of Harden Furniture, graduated from Camden High School in 1975 and from Dartmouth College in 1979. Married for 38 years to Michael Neill, Tracey was the beloved mother of Blair and Ross Neill and leader of an ever-expanding pack of pugs. After graduation, she moved to Manhattan, where she lived for 46 years, working as a reporter/editor at the New York Daily News and the New York Times. She moved to her new home in the Delaware beach area just nine days before her death. Tracey remained true to her McConnellsville/Camden roots, reconnecting with her lifelong friends at their 50th high school reunion in June. She is survived by her husband and children, by her beloved pugs, and by her brother, Gregory Harden.

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Michael

Earlier today

My condolences to everyone in the Neill family.. Tracy was amazing, sweet, kind and always looked out for others. She will be missed while she watches over all of you from heaven.

Kathy Dean

Earlier today

Tracey and I go way back-childhood memories of golf cart rides along 3 Fairways Dr., long, lazy summer nights playing hide-n-seek in the pines with neighborhood kids, and serenading lift-riding skiers with our most excellent () two-part harmonies of choral hits from the Camden Central choirs. As we grew, we carved a well-worn path encircling McConnellsville as we plotted our escape-she to the big city, and I to the wide world beyond.

We loved our separate lives, half a world away from each other, and yet, throughout all these years apart, we could always reach out and find each other´s warm and familiar embrace. We just knew each other-sisters.

My heart is broken, but I will always carry a clear and lasting image of the whip-smart, sarcastically funny, loving, and endlessly generous lifelong friend that was Tracey.

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Kathleen and Dean

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Virginia Avent Nabritt

Yesterday

Dear Mike, Blair and Ross,

My deepest sympathy are with you. My heart goes out to all of you with the heartbreaking loss of Tracey.

It is too painful and shocking to think of that we lost Tracey.

She was a wonderful person, friend, wife and mother. Tracey was smart, warm, witty, insightful, supportive, generous and kind. She listened and she cared about everyone and touched the lives of many. She had memorable voice and a great laugh, a beautiful melodious sound.

She was my friend and I will miss her dearly.

Sending Love,
Virginia Avent Nabritt

maryasque

Yesterday

Tracey was such a generous warm heart. Very cool, witty and fun. I am so glad I got to meet her and all of you through Nina. My heart is with you in this time.

Oneida Rios

Yesterday

Still in shock over the news of Tracey´s passing. Such a beautiful, kind , caring friend, always ready with a smile. I still look up to your old apt windows and remember the warmth and laughter I felt whenever I would go there.
My thought and prayers to Michael, Blair , Ross, your puggies , and your family and friends. Will miss you dearly

Penny Lane

Yesterday

Tracey was a real gem: smart, funny, clever. But the qualities that stand out in my heart are her steadfast kindness and generosity. She will be missed and remembered always by her family and many friends.

Penelope

Yesterday

Knew of Tracey thru her
beloved friend Nina.
Although I never met her,
she sounded larger then life.
May you all find comfort
in some way. Beyond heart breaking.

Amy guzzi

Yesterday

Tracey was a wonderful woman, mother and friend. She will be missed dearly. Sending our love to everyone. The Guzzis

David Puchkoff

Yesterday

Shocked! Much too young, and missed already. Was a nearby neighbor in the West Village.

Jo Castagna, Tom Kollar

Yesterday

Our hearts are with you Mike, Blair, Ross, pug babies and all the family and friends that this special soul touched in her lifetime. It was an honor and a privilege to have Tracey in our lives since 1979. Rest in eternal peace dear friend.

Alan Carter

Yesterday

Dearest Tracey,
I haven´t seen you in years but I see you all the time. I always will.
Love and condolences to your beloved husband and kids.
You married the King of Puns but your friend here is the King of Understatement- you will be missed. Alan C.

Tina

Yesterday

Steve and I will always remember Tracey for her incredible warmth and big-heartedness. Thinking of you, Mike, and Ross and Blair.

Suzanne, Jon & Michael Stout

August 24, 2025

Tracey and her family lived directly across the street from us for about 38 years. Our windows looked into each others windows, and we ran into her every day with her son and daughter and much loved Pugs. She had a vibrant loving spirit and was very devoted to her family. That she and her family had just moved, excitedly on to the next chapter of their lives in a new home in Delaware leaves us without words that can capture the depth of our sorrow for Mike and her beloved children. Her bright smile and generosity of spirit will be missed and we send Prayers, Blessings, and Condolences to her family. Suzanne, Jon & Michael Stout

Alexander Dienstag

August 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Tracey, a woman whose kindness, warmth, and gentle spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Tracey was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a caring neighbor, and a cherished friend. She carried herself with grace and compassion, always willing to lend a hand or share a kind word.

Her life was defined by love-love for her family, her friends, and her community. She created a home filled with warmth and laughter, and she built lasting bonds with those around her. To know Tracey was to experience genuine kindness, and her memory will forever be a blessing to those fortunate enough to have shared in her journey.

Tracey will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, generosity, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Stephen Kathryn Sky Dasalla Horney

August 24, 2025

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