Ginger Houseman Stefanides

BETHANY BEACH, DEL.

Ginger Houseman Stefanides, 76, of Bethany Beach, Del., passed peacefully on Feb. 25, 2024, sur rounded by her f a m i l y. She was born on Dec. 26, 1947, in Charleroi, to a loving, tight-knit family from the small steelmill town of Belle Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde “Bud” and Ruth Houseman; and brother, Clyde Rudy Houseman. Ginger is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dean; and loving daughters, Lisa (Robert) Sloan and Maggi Stefanides. Additional survivors include her sister, Robin (Charles) Sztroin; grandchildren, Hayden Thomas, Riley O’Buck and Carley Huber; and great-grandson, Alexander Drowns Thomas. Ginger and Dean married on Oct. 10, 1972, in Chicago, Ill. With Dean being in the Army, they were stationed in Germany in the early 1970s. During their six years in Germany, they were able to extensively travel all over Europe. When Ginger and family returned to the U.S.A., she found employment with the Smithsonian Institute before she transferred to Action/Vista in 1980 in the overseas travel office. Ginger eventually became an employee with the U.S. Peace Corps, progressing to the executive position of transportation director for the entire organization. When Ginger was eligible to retire, she said it was time to go to the beach. She loved retirement in Bethany, using her natural design and interior decorating skills to renovate and upgrade a beautiful retirement home. But what was most important to Ginger was her family and friends. She enjoyed their company and counsel and always “had their back” when needed. She will surely be missed. A celebration of Ginger’s life was held Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Ocean View, Del.