Josephine “Betty” Shahan
April 16, 1935 - April 25, 2025
Josephine “Betty” Shahan, age 90, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Born in New Castle, DE on April 16, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Cyle) Zawacki. Betty worked as a housekeeper at Howard Johnson for 14 years until her retirement.
Betty enjoyed spending her free time at the New Castle Moose Lodge as well as Delaware Park. She loved collecting Betty Boop memorabilia and going out to eat. Betty could often be found caring for her Goldfish Pond or indulging in her favorite meal, crabs. She will always be remembered for her sassy demeanor. Most of all, Betty loved taking care of her grandchildren and cherished the memories they made together.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Shahan; and sons, Benjamin Shahan, James Shahan, and William Shahan. She is survived by her children, Carl F. Shahan, Sr. (Cheryl) of Clayton, John T. Shahan, Jr. (Paula) of Newark, Helen Foraker of New Castle, and Barbara Singer (Ken) of Newark; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
Wanda carey
I remmember my great aunt betty and uncel jack when mymomand would go to vistthem she would have home made cookies she would alway be wanting to cook for us she was funing and very good to everyone
Tom Connell
John,
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family
Tom Connell
Linda Lafferty
Helen:
So sorry for your loss. I know how much she meant to you and how devastating this loss is for you. My thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family.
Linda Lincoln
I just wanted send my condolences to my boyfriends family, I know how devastating this is to the whole family.
My she rest in peace.
Ann Marie Williams
My deepest condolences to the Shahan family.
Barbara and Helen I am so sorry for the loss of your Loving Mother and Grandmother. I still hold dear the memories of long ago when our Moms co worked at HoJo’s. When she chaperoned our school trip to NYC. I remember well how her eyes shined when she gave even the slightest of a smile. May the Sweetness of her Love and her Joyful Laughter remain always with you.
Betty may you rest in eternal Peace!
Dennis Shahan
Mom mom works ant express what u mean to me ur raised me like i was 1 of ur own gave me what no 1 else wanted to i know ur not suffering anymore and ur where u wanna be with pop pop love u to the moon and back until we meet again ur grandson /son dennis