Linda Dianne Lane Power

Linda Dianne Lane Power, age 80, of Newark, Delaware, passed away Friday evening, August 18, 2023 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. Born in 1943 in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Leroy P. “Preacher” Lane and Elizabeth A. Allender Lane.

Linda was an excellent athlete in her youth and remained an avid life-long sports fan. She was also a talented musician both as a clarinetist and singer. She loved animals and had a special gift for cultivating plants. She was a stay-at-home mother when her two children were young and then had a long career as an insurance underwriter at CIGNA, a large account manager at MBNA and Bank of America, and an office assistant at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Linda was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her son, David R. Power; her daughter, Elizabeth D. Power; her son-in-law, Richard L. Emge; her grandson, Owen L. Emge, and her granddaughter, Natalie A. Emge. She was predeceased by her brother, Larry Lane.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 2320 Grubb Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19810. A funeral service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, 3300 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, Attn: Department of Medicine/Division of Rheumatology, P.O. Box 49143, Baltimore, Maryland 21297-9143, the Food Bank of Delaware, 222 Lake Drive Newark, Delaware 19702, or Humane Animal Partners, 701 A Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

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Funeral Services

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 10:30 to 11:00 AM at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 2320 Grubb Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM and the interment will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery, Lancaster Ave. and duPont Rds., Wilmington.

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Nancy Balogh writes,

I met Linda through our joint service on the Council for the Village of Fountainview. I admired her for her spot-on opinions about issues that came before the Council. She was tremendously valuable, not only for her expertise on insurance situations, but for her wealth of other knowledge as well. She was devoted to her family and appreciated their help and their presence in her life and will be missed by many in our community. I'm sure her family realizes what an intelligent, thoughtful person she was, and I hope your many happy memories of her will help to ease your sorrow at her passing.

08/27/2023 04:50 pm

thelma Grott writes,

Linda and I moved into our condos around the same time, We have been friends over 15 yrs. we have been through a lot together up until when she and I had to move. we agreed I would also rent in the same complect and I did. I saw her at her new apt after she moved in we supported each until the end and I am so grateful. she was aways there when I needed her. she loved her children and adored her grand childeren. We became closer in the lst 5 months I will miss her. Now she is one of my angels watching over me.

08/27/2023 07:50 pm

Della F Durnan lit a candle and writes,

Betsy, I loved your mother dearly.......I'm so sorry to hear this bad news. Hugs are coming your way..... Love, Della

08/28/2023 11:44 am

Claudia Parker writes,

I was very saddened to hear that one of the nicest people I know has passed. My deepest condolences to the family and all of her friends. There aren’t enough words or space to write about all the good times we had working together at Silverbrook Cemetery. We worked hard but also enjoyed our lunches and conversations. We were a great team and became good friends. I spoke with Linda a couple of months ago and we talked and talked and talked. We also did a lot of laughing, talking about our memories working together. I’m very grateful I had that time with her. She was so supportive, kind and always had words of wisdom for me. She had a way of making things so much clearer when I was confused about things….just life and its obstacles. She’ll be greatly missed and always remembered.

08/30/2023 10:26 am

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08/30/2023 10:30 am

Theresa Messina lit a candle and writes,

Linda was always a bright spot in the building! She lived across the hall from me at VOF and I know how much she adored her family and grandchildren. She was always sending cards to them. I would print out address labels for her to put on the cards. She always always had a smile and very kind, caring and friendly. I'm sorry she will not be able to be back in her home and she will be missed. I spoke with her a little over a month ago and she sounded great! She is a wonderful person as I'm sure her family and everyone who knew her agrees! I'm so very sorry for your loss.

08/30/2023 01:59 pm

Beth Arment writes,

I met Linda about 35 years ago while we were both working at CIGNA. After retirement, even though we seldom saw each other, when we did get together or chat on the phone, it was "just like old times.". I loved hearing her stories about her children and grandchildren. My sympathy and prayers for them, as she will be greatly missed. She loved Jesus her Savior and is now resting in His arms.

08/31/2023 04:13 am

Bonnie Briscoe writes,

I met Linda shortly after we both moved to Fountainview. One of the nicest ladies I've known since moving there. I know she will be missed by many people. My sincere condolences to her family.

09/01/2023 10:46 am

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