Diane L. Gruber, independent, generous woman

Diane L. Gruber, 70, of Millsboro, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. 

She was born Aug. 1, 1952, in New York, N.Y., to the late James and Elizabeth Sands Gruber.

Diane had many jobs over the years. Later in life, she decided to go to college. She was a graduate of Delaware State University with a master’s degree in social work. Diane worked at People’s Place for approximately 10 years and then for the Department of Justice for approximately five years before she retired. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, cooking, especially her soup, and spending time with her family. Her favorite time of the year was summer. She was a strong-willed, independent woman with a giving heart. Diane was known to put others' needs before her own. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her son, Nicholaos Psaroudakis and his wife Jane of Frankford; one granddaughter, Paige Psaroudakis; special friends, Loretta Ross of Lewes, Mary Ledva of Lewes and Mary Ann Schill of Long Island, N.Y. She also leaves behind extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. for visitation with the family. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Diane’s memory to People’s Place, 1129 Airport Road, Milford, DE  19963.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com.