Nancy McElroy (Griffin)

1942 - 2016

Nancy McElroy (Griffin) obituary, 1942-2016, Malvern, PA

Nancy McElroy (Griffin)

1942 - 2016

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

Nancy McElroy (Griffin) Obituary

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Nancy McElroy (nee Griffin), age 73 of Malvern, PA passed away on April 21, 2016. Born in McKees Rocks, PA on April 26, 1942 to the late William and Helen (nee McCartney) Griffin, Nancy graduated from Baldwin High School in Baldwin, PA in 1960, she graduated from Allegheny College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and studied education at Immaculata University. Nancy married Richard "Dick" McElroy and together they raised three children, Beth Ann Gunlikson, Julie C. Conners and Jeffrey C. McElroy. Nancy was a member of Rolling Green Golf Club, in addition to golfing, she enjoyed taking care of her family, bridge, reading and crossword puzzles. She was active in Alumni affairs at Allegheny College . Nancy is survived by her loving husband Richard "Dick" McElroy, her beloved children Beth Ann Gunlikson (Ryan) of Whitefish, MT, Julie C. Conners (Ted Everson) of West Chester, PA and Jeffrey C. McElroy of Wayne, PA, her cherished grandchildren Emily, Sara and Griffin Gunlikson, Thomas H. Conners, Casey Everson and Hadley and Vivian McElroy. Nancy is also survived by her sister Jane Griffin Evans of Pittsburgh, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Friday, April 29, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, followed by her Memorial Service at 11:30 AM. Interment is private.

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Neal Jacobs

April 29, 2016

Saddened to hear about Dick losing Nancy. My sympathies and condolences to Dick and the entire family.

Pam Keller

April 26, 2016

So grateful and honored to call her "Aunt"! Much love to Uncle Dick, Beth, Julie and Jeff. Aunt Nancy's light will always shine proudly and will always be shared.

April 25, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss, Dick, Beth, Julie and Jeff. Nancy was one of the most courageous women I've ever known; will miss 'catching up' as we passed each other on Salem Way.

Char and Steve Mark

April 25, 2016

Saddened to hear about Nancy. My condolences to Dick and the family.
Ed Swichar

Bev and Mac Sanders

April 25, 2016

Sorry to hear about Nancy. We have so many good memories of being a part of the Salem Way neighborhood. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Bev and Mac Sanders

Suzanne Malik

April 24, 2016

Prayers and love to you Nancy and to the McElroy family. We are so sad to hear this news and are thankful for the years you had with your beautiful family.

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