Bessie W. Savage, 94, of Millsboro, Del., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2016.
Savage was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Chester, Pa., to the late Charles Gear and Mary Christopher Gear.
Savage was a graduate of Chester High School. She retired after 29 years of service at Delmarva Power & Light, where she worked as a payroll supervisor. She enjoyed oil painting, mostly landscapes and still-lifes.
In addition to her parents, Savage was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard H. Savage in 2001, and her three siblings, Louise Gear, Charles Robert Gear and James Gear. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Balback of Hartly, Del.; a granddaughter, Tracy Ramsay, and her husband, Frank, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and a great-granddaughter, Hanna Ramsay.
A graveside service was scheduled for May 26, 2016, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, Del. Flowers are welcome. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.