Martha Jane DiCecco

Martha “Jane” DiCecco, age 77, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on May 30, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late James DiCecco and the late Kaye Duncan DiCecco.

Jane and her twin sister, Carolyn, grew up with their younger brother, Jim. They enjoyed spending time with their family, visiting relatives and attending family reunions.

Jane attended Avon Grove High School, Kutztown University, and the University of Pittsburgh. She worked at the University of Delaware Library and then as a Law Librarian at Dupont.

She was devoted to books and the subject of history, both American history, and that of her own family. Jane took it upon herself to research the genealogy and origins of their family. For many years, she enjoyed hiking with the Wilmington Trail Club.

Jane was also known for loving cats, elephants, and Longwood Gardens.

Jane was particularly close with her family and loved spending time with them. Her nieces and nephew grew up going to “Camp DiCecco” at Aunt Jane’s house for one week every summer and it was a time that they looked forward to every year and fondly remember.

She will be remembered for her love of her family.

Jane is survived by her siblings, Carolyn DiCecco and Jim DiCecco (Judy); her nieces, Elizabeth Cinque (Michael) and Sara Woodhead (Dan); her nephew, Andrew DiCecco (Adam); and great-nieces and nephews, James, Eleanor, Lucy, and Zeke.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30a.m. on June 28, 2025 at Union Hill Cemetery, 424 N. Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Wildlife Federation.  support.nwf.org/page/donate/

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square. (484-734-8100) To view Jane’s online obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com