Jill A Fuchs

Jill A. Fuchs, 85, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Commons on St. Anthony. Mrs. Fuchs was born in Manhattan, NY on March 26, 1940, to the late Leo and Marcella (Ferry) Seiferth in Queens, NY. Jill lived in Brooklyn Heights most of her life, and moved to Camden, Delaware and then to Lansing NY. She worked as an addiction counselor, a Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker in NYC and in Delaware, became active in the League of Women Voters, was a founding member and co-chair for the Leased Land Homeowners Coalition and ran as a Democratic candidate for District 34 of the Delaware House of Representatives.

Anyone who knew Jill, knew she lived her life to the fullest. She began performing at the age of two in the USO, was a child actress, appearing in early television and was active in the Brooklyn Heights Players as a talented director, amazing singer and actress.

Jill is survived by her children, Marcella Benda (David), Frances Bavaro (Jack); her grandchildren, René Benda (Cory), Hannah Benda-Robinson (Tyler), Johnny Bavaro and Matthew Bavaro; her great granddaughter, Kenna Robinson; our bonus family member, Callie (Heller) French, Caila and Cammi and her very dear friend, Drew Fitzpatrick; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

In addition to her parents, Jill was predeceased by her husband Kenny Fuchs; and her siblings, Jack Seiferth and Joan McVey. 

We would like to thank the 6th floor team for the tireless and compassionate care at the Commons on St. Anthony. Their patience and kindness made a world of difference to our family.

Following Jill's wishes there will be no services held. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to your favorite animal charity.

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