Harriet “Hattie” Catherine Bannowsky

February 23, 1945 - November 13, 2025

Harriet “Hattie” Bannowsky, born on February 23, 1945, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 80. A longtime resident of Newark, Delaware, she retired from the University of Delaware Library, where she found joy working among the books she so dearly loved to read.

Hattie also cherished spending time with family and friends, often hosting large gatherings filled with delicious home-cooked meals and themed tea parties. She was often seen wearing her favorite colors purple and turquoise. Her kindness, hospitality, and love of togetherness touched many lives.

She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

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Phyllis Clugston Whaley

Belton Moore

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Rick and Karen Wolfgang

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It is said that friends are the family we choose. We met about 74 years ago in first grade at Krebs Elementary School and began a friendship that lasted for over seven decades. We saw each other through so very much - trials and tribulations, happiness and joys, loss and great sadness. Our friendship remained and grew even closer and stronger these last years. It's very difficult to imagine you are no longer physically here with us. However your beautiful spirit remains and for that I am eternally grateful. The honor and privilege of your lifelong friendship enriched my life and made me a better person in so very many ways. Rest easy my dear, dear friend. Forever in my heart.

Oh sweet Hattie. I’m so sorry we fell out of touch these last few years and I didn’t get to say goodbye. Thank you for all your kindness, your thoughtful words of wisdom, your holiday cards and letters, your mentorship. The heavens are much brighter because you’re there now. Rest peacefully, my dear friend.

I am very sorry for your loss. I always liked encountering Hattie. She was a warm person.

Dear Phil, the bond between mother and son is one that is never broken....I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I am sure that you were her treasured and good son and that the best of her life and soul reside still in you. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Karen Hurley-Heyman.

I love you Aunt Hattie! I have many many memories with you and all were always a joy! We will all miss you dearly! Rest well 💐❤️

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Hattie was a warm, kind friend to me during difficult years of my own. We both worked at UD’s Morris Library, but had known each other for years through literature and arts events. I’m so sorry to hear of her death. Love to her sons and family!

Always remember her smile and giggle in my first year at DAP as we did the Rec program together. Phil you had one angel foe a wife and then you found another ! Rest in peace lovely lady !

Hattie, rest in peace. Well done faithful servant 🙏
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Hattie, safe journey. You were always kind and warm to me. It mattered and I’m sorry I’m just telling you now.

Hattie was a very good friend of my mother Ruth Moore. Phillip and my mother worked together at Chrysler for many years. Hattie was a wonderful, loving and giving person. She will be missed.

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