Tara Lee Peterson

Tara Lee Peterson (nee Miles), age 53, of Brigantine, NJ, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on February 1, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Sharon (nee Gunnarson) Robinson and the late Joel Miles.

Tara passed away peacefully at home on her own terms surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Tara was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Her dedication to helping others was unlike any other. She worked as a juvenile probation officer for the County of Delaware in the City of Chester for the past 18 years. Her work ethic was unmatched which was evident by the fact that she continued to work up until her final day despite her daily pain and discomfort. Tara was also known for her legendary daily Facebook posts that showcased her biting humor in a way that only she could get away with.

Tara was the beloved wife of Charles P. Peterson; loving mother of Brayden Peterson and Jacqelyn Deuber-Peterson, and her boys, Shawn Deuber (Jessica), Keith Deuber (Kim), Bryan Deuber (Alyssa), and Michael Deuber (Tina); adoring grandmother of Vinny, Kai, Riley, and Aria; caring sister of Trina Riggs (Jamie), Shannon Brown (Joe), and Benjamin Wurst. Also survived by her step-father, Brian Robinson, and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to Tara's Viewing 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025 and 9:30-10:30 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tara’s name to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, 3239 E. 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206, globaldownsyndrome.org, would be appreciated