Shirley Ruth Hackett Obituary
The family announces the passing of Shirley Ruth Hackett of Washington, New Jersey on September 12, 2026. Shirley, born on May 21, 1938, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James T. Vossller and Edith L. Vossller; her husband Leon W. Hackett Sr.; her daughter Deborah DeRemer; her sister Doris Houston; and her grandson Leon Hackett III.
She is survived by: her sons, Leon Hackett Jr., James Hackett and Jeffrey Hackett (Mary Ellen); her grandchildren, Kari (Walter), Aaron, Michelle and Mason; her sister Virginia "Ginny" Wagner; her niece Sherry Beck (Richard); and her nephews, Richard Houston and Allen Wagner.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Warren Hills Memorial (234 W Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882). A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Shirley's memory to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which supports lifesaving pediatric care, research, and programs for children and their families. Donate to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
