Janet Stata Harbaugh
June 24, 1941 - January 10, 2025
Janet Stata Harbaugh, age 83, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on June 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Carl Walden Stata and Beatrice Stata (Titter) Robinson. Janet was a graduate of Claymont High School with the class of 1958. She then began working at Continental American Life Insurance, and after starting her family, she made her career with New Castle County as a crossing guard. Janet earned her degree from Goldey-Beacom College and worked at the University of Delaware in the department of instructional technology.
Janet always looked forward to taking trips to the Jersey Shore. She also enjoyed playing sports in her free time. Janet loved her pets and took every opportunity to spoil them. Most of all, she cherished her family and was always at events that her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participated in.
In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her stepfather, John E. Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert L. Harbaugh; children, Randy Harbaugh (Robin), Robin Gray (David), and Rich Harbaugh (Rosie); grandchildren, Christina Harbaugh, Brian Harbaugh Sr. (Jessica), Germaine Harbaugh, Lezlie Gray, Alexee Gray, Delainey Gray, and Brandon Harbaugh; great-grandchildren, Brian Harbaugh Jr., Bailey and Brooklynn Harbaugh; and sister, Linda Rybczynski.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will follow in Bethel Cemetery, 312 Bethel Cemetery Road, Chesapeake City, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s memory to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, 290 Churchmans Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.
Margie Figgs Warmkessel
Bob, my sincere condolences to you and your family
CHS ‘62
Midge Robinson
Bob and family, may you find strength in the loving memories you shared. Our sincere condolences.
Midge Robinson and family
Danielle Tadeo
Prayers for peace as you remember all the good memories together. With love, Danielle and family
Christina Schneider
Robin and Family, we are praying for you all. Condolences and Blessings, Christina Schneider and family
Nathan & Cynthia Marshall
Dear Robin,
Our hearts ache alongside you at such a great loss of your mother. May the LORD fill this void with a peace only He can provide—a peace that surpasses understanding. May He strengthen you especially in these coming days. May beautiful memories abound.
With love to you and Dave and your children
Catherine and Carroll Johnston
What a wonderful picture of Janet! As neighbors for over 50 years, there are so many occasions when our families have crossed paths with our children’s activities and our sidewalk chats. Janet will now rest in peace knowing that her children have grown into fine, responsible and loving adults. Her health struggles are over. Her children and grandchildren will know she “loved them best”. Bob has set an example for all of us in his loving and caring for Janet. Our condolences to the entire family. She will be missed.
Peter & Kathleen Walsh
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.