Ruth Linda Grodzicki, "Linda", age 82, of Newark, DE passed away on October 8, 2025.

Raised in Claymont, she was the daughter of the late Sarah (McCausland) and Ralph Reed. Linda graduated from the Claymont High School and the University of Delaware with her master's degree in education. She spent over 35 years working in the Brandywine School District at Harlan Elementary School and Claymont Elementary School, among other locations. She is fondly remembered by many of her colleagues and touched the lives of countless students during her career. Linda enjoyed spending annual vacations with her family in Ocean City, MD and loved trying out a new restaurant. She enjoyed watching science fiction television, listening to music, cooking for her family, and doing crossword puzzles in her spare time. Linda was a fair and honest person who held herself to the highest standard throughout her life. She will be dearly missed by her children and grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank Grodzicki, Jr.; her children, John Grodzicki and Laura Groff (David); her grandchildren, Audrey and Ben; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to her parents, Linda is predeceased by her siblings, Sally Tinsman and Ralph "Barry" Reed.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday October 15, 2025 from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M with funeral services to begin at 12 P.M. at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road Wilmington, DE 19808. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St., Suite 250 Philadelphia, PA 19106.