Catherine Phillips “Cathy” Landon
May 30, 1950 - April 27, 2026
Catherine Phillips “Cathy” Landon, lovingly known as Grammy, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 75.
She was born on May 30, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Alexander and Emma Phillips. Cathy was an only child and attended Catholic schools, a foundation that reflected the values and faith she carried throughout her life.
Cathy loved traveling the world with her husband, John, and bringing home treasures and memories from their adventures. Still, her heart was always at home — first in the wine country of Sonoma County, later in Middletown, Delaware, and at her cherished summer home in Cheboygan, Michigan.
She had a gift for making life beautiful and welcoming. Cathy enjoyed gourmet cooking, reading, and entertaining guests, and she took great pleasure in bringing family and friends together. She will be remembered for her warmth, her elegance, her devotion to those she loved, and the joy she found in life’s meaningful moments.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her, especially in the treasured stories, family gatherings, and loving bonds she helped create.
In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Landon. She is survived by her children, Natalie (Todd), David (Kirsten), and John (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Alexander, Jacob, Matthew, Sean, Kyle, Joshua, and Joseph; and her great-grandchildren, Artemus and Bohden. Her family was the center of her life, and she especially cherished her role as grandmother and great-grandmother to so many boys.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately.
Any loved ones who are unable to attend the service for Cathy may live stream the service by clicking here.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cathy’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or online by clicking here.
barbara Hepler
Last time we were at your new home in DE & our other cousins & family were visiting & I’ll always remember the fun & laughs we had reminiscing. Then some of us spent time at your summer home & what a great time we had & you were the perfect host as always. I will always cherish those memories. Heaven just got another angel. My prayers & condolences to Natalie & family.
Nora Ward
Thinking of all of you will miss you very much. Now you and John are together for ever. Rest in peace my friend
Pat Bandanza
I was so very sad to hear of Cathy’s passing. She was such a wonderful and beautiful person. Her smile lit up a room. God Bless her and her family. She will truly be missed. Rest in peace Cathy.
Deacon Walt Fulmer
My sincerest and deepest condolences to the family Cathy and I were classmates at St Henry grade school. Cathy was a kind and friendly classmate but here sweet personality will be missed in the world. May she rest in peace Your presence will be missed.
Anne Houser
I am so very sorry for your loss. 😢💔 Sending prayers for your strength, peace and comfort in your beautiful memories of your amazing and wonderful loved one. 🙏🙏🙏❤️🩹 She was a very special person and a gift to all who knew and loved her. 😇🥰💗She will be missed by many. 😢💔
I am so shocked and saddened by this news. 💔😢 We were classmates in grade school and managed to keep in touch with a small group through Facebook. I loved seeing all of her photos of her grandkids and family, and her adventures and travels.
I can’t believe you, all of her family and friends, and the world, have lost such a beautiful soul.😭💔 Heaven is glowing brightly as she has joined her husband John, who she has missed for so long. May they rest in peace together, now and forever. 🙏🙏🙏🌠🌌🌈💖
Stephen St Marie
Cathy’s husband, John, was my supervisor at the NERA economic consulting firm for many years. Cathy and John became personal friends with my wife, Barbara, and me, especially after we moved from Washington DC to San Francisco. I will miss Cathy very much.
Patricia Fortula-Kohn
Sorry for your loss. Went to grade school with Cathy. May she rest in peace in the palms of the Lord.
Patricia Fortula-Kohn
South Portland, ME
Rose Kannuck
Rest in peace my dear friend. You will be sincerely missed by so many.
My condolences to your family . Her spirit will always be with you.
Carol Hauser
I am so sorry for you loss. It happened so sudden it is hard to absorb. Cathy was one of the nicest, kindest and generous people I know. We had lost of laughs and great times together. I will miss her frequent text in the evenings. She will always be in my heart. Miss you Cathy
Rose Perry
My thoughts are with everyone as we all share the loss of our dear friend, mother, Grammy and great. It is with an empty heart but one filled with love and our many memories will be with us always.
John Corlies
I am a former classmate of Cathy at St.Henry’s. She was always so nice to everyone. My sincere condolences to her family.
May she rest in peace.