Cathy R. Jacobs' Obituary
Cathy R. (Fischer) Jacobs
Cathy R. (Fischer) Jacobs, age 72, of Bridgeville, DE, and formerly of Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 1, 1949, in Reading, PA, daughter of the late Rodman W. and Shirley (Broome) Fischer.
After graduating high school, Cathy went on to earn her nursing degree and was employed as an LPN for a local Ear Nose and Throat practice in southern Delaware. She married the love of her life, Joseph C. Jacobs, Jr., in 1995 and spent twenty-seven wonderful years together.
Cathy enjoyed traveling with her husband. She also loved creating and then painting birdhouses with Joe. Cathy was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Loved by many, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Lori (Fischer) Stehman. Cathy is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph C. Jacobs, Jr., of Bridgeville, DE; her brother, David W. Fischer (Linda); her niece, Shawne Winhold; and her great-nieces: Lauren and Christina Winhold.
A memorial service is planned for a future date. Final care has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot’s Way, Milford, DE 19963 www.delawarehospice.org , or the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org .
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