Deborah A. Siegrist

Deborah A. Siegrist obituary, Mantua, NJ

Deborah A. Siegrist

Deborah Siegrist Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Deborah A. Siegrist, age 64 of Williamstown, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 12, 2025. Daughter of the late Paul Delaney and Mary (nee Benton), she graduated from Clearview Regional High School Class of 1979. Deborah retired from Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Winslow Twp., NJ where she was an LPN & CWA local 1040 Shop Steward.
Wife of the late Howard P. Siegrist, she is survived by her daughter, Kathleen M. McIlhenny & her husband, Sean; her stepson, Howard P. Siegrist Jr.; three grandchildren, Liam, Aidan, and Killian; her siblings, Paul Delaney, Dennis Delaney, Joanne Biehl (Brian), Cara Delaney (Joe Murphy), Sharon Delaney, and Michael Delaney (Bernard); and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Tommy, Louis and Kathleen Delaney.
Relatives and friends may visit from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday, September 19th at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm. Interment will be private.
As an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, 125 County House Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012.
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.
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