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John L. Highberger, Jr.

John L. Highberger Jr. a native of Wilmington passed away suddenly at his home on August 23, 2019.

John grew up in Fairfax and graduated from Brandywine High School in 1977. After graduation he was employed at Mohonk Mountain House in New York, he often shared fond memories of this time. John spent many weekends in the Pocono Mountains with friends. He was a free spirit who enjoyed endless hours fishing with friends and a few of his many nieces and nephews.

John had familiarized himself with organizations and shelters in Wilmington and lent himself to those in need of shelter and assistance. His kindness touched many.

John was pre deceased by his parents John and Barbara Highberger. He is survived by his brother Daniel (Mary) and sisters Mary Hultberg (Kevin) and Rebecca Laskowski (Fred), 10 nephews and nieces, 9 great nephews and nieces and favorite Aunt Olivia Steele.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ministry of Caring, 115 E. 14th Street, Wilmington DE 19801.

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Funeral Services

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm. Interment will be private.

Condolences

    Angela Williamson writes,
    So sorry for your loss. It was always great at Hagley to have John and the Highberger team volunteer at the fireworks. Thinking of you during this time!
    08/29/2019 06:40 pm
    Robert P. Fusco lit a candle and writes,
    I am so sorry to learn of the loss of John. Your entire family friends and relatives have my condolences.
    08/30/2019 10:53 pm
    Lauren Pugh lit a candle and writes,
    I wish I knew. I would have been the first to be at his memorial! I also would have given a eulogy like no other. I loved John so much. He was so kind to me and had wonderful pet names that I cherish, one of them was Laurabell, and the other was Schmuzel - go figure but the way he said it couldn’t be replicated by anyone else. We lost touch distantly but he was always in my thoughts. I am so deeply sad. He had a heart of gold. I will miss him dearly. I love you Johnabell! From Laurie Pugh
    10/22/2019 12:51 am
    Rachel Kelley writes,
    I didn’t know he had passed; I would have been there at his service to pay my respects. I looked at him as a father growing up when he dated my mother. I’m so sorry for your loss. I will never forget him ~ forever in my heart ♥️ Love Rachel
    02/17/2021 06:43 pm

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