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Susan Maley, 76, of Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania passed away on November 23, 2022 after a truly courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on June 9th 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to parents Agnes and Biagio Masciantonio along with her beloved, late brother Robert. She was married to loving husband and father James Maley who died in 1988. The couple initially lived in Northeast Philadelphia where they provided a wonderful childhood for her only son, Jamison Maley. Her son believes her to be the greatest mother anyone could have asked for. After her husband died, Susan moved out to the Main Line, alternately living in Villanova, Wayne, and finally Chesterbrook. In these places, she maintained her life-long love of animals, music, and learning. Loyalty, integrity, morality, creativity…these are just a few of the words that describe this remarkable woman.
Brenda Rae Coffin, age 70, of Philadelphia, PA died on November 10, 2022.
Born in Island Falls, Maine, she was the daughter of John Lamelza and the late Janet Fox.
Brenda was a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her loving children: Danielle Coffin, Kimberly Coffin, Randall Coffin Jr. and Brittany Coffin; by her dear grandchildren: Matthew Zysk, Karissa Zysk, Leah Zysk, Haley Lawless, Matthew Lawless, Lillian Dennin, Ali Thompson Jr., Adrien Polanco, Aries Alford and Auriana Alford; and by her great-grandchildren: Matthew Zysk, Mason Zysk, Macklin Zysk and Alani Jefferson. She is also survived by her sister Joanne Farling and by her former husband, Randall Coffin Sr.
Joan Elizabeth Elwork, age 80, of Jenkintown, PA, and formerly of Philadelphia, died on November 11, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonid Elwork, who died in 2015. Joan and Lee spent 56 years in a truly happy marriage.
The daughter of the late John Carlson and the late Mary McCrosson Carlson, Joan graduated from Overbrook High School in 1960 and spent several years working in banking until she married Lee.
Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a sweet and kind person, always ready to listen, and though they say this about a lot of people, everybody who knew her loved her. She loved to laugh, reminisce, and tell old funny stories. She enjoyed evening glasses of wine with her daughter, and spending breakfasts with her sons. Throughout the years, Joan enjoyed gardening, relaxing with her cats (especially Mr. Toby), loved all animals, and if the Mummers were on TV, you could be sure that Joan was watching. She loved spending her time watching sports with her grandson Matthew, The Crown with her granddaughter Jillian, and Disney movies with her granddaughter Brianna. She was a loving, caring, compassionate, and understanding woman. She loved her family and friends dearly, and she spent her time caring for her loved ones.
Sister Marie Bernadette Lang, Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity, native of Glenside, PA died on October 26, 2022.
Wake will take place at Blessed Trinity Motherhouse on Tuesday evening, November 1st. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Motherhouse Chapel on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 9:30 AM. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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