Obituary of Lillian Brady

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Lillian Ruebeck Brady, at the age of 96. She was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Bertha Ruebeck. Born on October 4, 1929, in their home in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, she attended Claymont High School, where she met the love of her life and future husband, James (Jim) Brady III. She then transferred to Brown Vocational, graduating in 1949. Lillian worked for many years as a cashier at Food Fair/Pantry Pride grocery store. She later started her own business selling square dancing clothes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, James J. Brady III; her son, James (Jimmy) J. Brady IV; her daughter, Maureen Brady Curry; two sisters, Gertrude (Trudy) McCaughan and Anna (Dale) Rose; as well as her three grandsons, Mark, Matt, and Jimmy; and her great-great-granddaughter, Ellisianna. Her dignified grace and strength during times of loss were a true reflection of her abiding faith in God and an inspiration to all who knew her. Lillian is survived by her loving daughter, Paulette Brady Baker (Thomas R. Baker, Sr.) of Wilmington, Delaware; her grandchildren, Thomas R. Baker II (Shurlene) of Wilmington, DE; Jill C. Baker of Claymont, DE; Larry Russo (Mandy) of Wilmington, DE; Jennifer Brady of Lancaster, VA; and Jonathan Curry (Tara) of Wilmington, DE; as well as thirteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Marie (Honey) Spicer of Sewell, NJ; Claire Graham of Oceanside, CA; Nancy Jaffe (Michael) of Middletown, DE; and Walter Ruebeck Jr. (Donna) of Salisbury, MD; along with her sisters-in-law, Janet Brady of Millsboro, DE; Elaine Brady of Claymont, DE; and Carol Abel Brady of Wilmington, DE. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Lillian lived a very fulfilling life and will forever be remembered for her strength in God and love for her family. In honor of Lillian's life and legacy, family and friends are invited to attend a visitation being held on Thursday, May 14th, from 10:00 -11:00am. at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd.,Garnet Valley, PA.; followed by a Eulogy at11:00am. Interment will follow at Lawn Croft Cemetery, 1000 West Ridge Rd. Linwood, PA. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Lillian's memory may be made to the Samaritan's Purse at PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607