Fava, Jean T.

Jean T. Fava, age 88, of Wilmington, Delaware, and formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

She was born and raised in Leek, Staffordshire, England, and was the daughter of the late Mabel (Buckley) and Caleb Titterton. Jean received a teaching degree from Didsbury College, Manchester, England, and then at the University of Pittsburgh, she was awarded her master’s degree in education.

While teaching in England, Jean married Ronald Anthony Fava. They were married at Ron’s college chapel at Wadham College, Oxford University. After marrying and starting a family, Ron was transferred to the United States, first in Durham, North Carolina, and eventually settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While raising a family and achieving her masters, Jean taught at Bishop Boyle High School and Fox Chapel High School. Once again, Ron was transferred and the family moved to Paoli, Pennsylvania, and then onto Hockessin, Delaware. Jean then taught English at Penn State University and English as a Second Language at Widener University.

Jean enjoyed painting, especially water coloring, and was certified to teach water coloring on cruise ships. She also loved singing in the choir at Monroeville United Methodist Church, Hockessin United Methodist Church and Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, and performed in Gilbert & Sullivan operettas with the Pittsburgh Savoyards and Arden Singers. At her final residence, Shipley Manor in Wilmington, Delaware, she led various art classes for the residents.

Jean is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ronald A. Fava; her two children, Elizabeth Anne Robideau (Charles) and John D. C. Fava (Mauri); three grandchildren, Mary Robideau, Natalie Fava and Nicholas Fava, and three siblings, Ann Bowling (Ian), Julia Keates and Garry Titterton (Monique).

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, at McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 from 10am-11am where a memorial service will follow at 11am.

A livestream will be available at service at: []()Jean Fava Obituary (2023) - Wilmington, DE (gather.app)

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