Deborah Ross Bendett Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deborah Ross Bendett (Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania), born in Ithaca, New York, who passed away on November 12, 2018 at the age of 63. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She is survived by: her parents, John McPherson and Beatrice Culligan (Riker); her husband Mark Bendett; her children, Jennifer McConnell (Joseph) and Craig Ross; her grandchildren, Trent McConnell, Blake McConnell, Anna Mae and Barzilla "Bud" Ross; her siblings, Danny Culligan (Ro), Kim Dunckley (Ed), Jimmy Culligan, Kenny Culligan, Kevin Culligan (Tammy), JoAnn McPherson Jaeger (Andrew) and Sharon McPherson (Joette); her close friends, Joanne Hammond and Annie Scollan; her former husband Robin Ross; her son Douglas Ross; and also Douglas. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family continues the tradition of asking donations be made to the Delaware Food Bank which provided Deborah's son Douglas with opportunity, confidence, and a spirit for cooking.