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Wanda McMahon Obituary
WANDA ANN TIPTON MCMAHON
AGE: 72 PARLIN
Wanda Ann Tipton McMahon, 72, of Parlin died Friday, September 24, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family after a 16 year battle with breast cancer. Born in Cincinnati, OH, she lived in Springfield before moving to Parlin in 1984. Before retiring in 1991, she was employed as a Mathematics Teacher at Union High School for 28 years. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and a member and past president of the St. Bernadette Altar Rosary Society. A 1960 graduate of Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, she also received Masters Degrees in Mathematics from Louisiana State University, and Counselor Education from Kean University.
Wife of the late John McMahon who died in 2004, she is survived by her children, Deborah Vogt and her daughter, Nadia of Menlo Park, CA, Mark Vogt and his wife Anita of Marietta, GA and Todd Vogt and his wife, Flora of Wayne; her brother, Warren Tipton, MD and his wife Patricia of Toledo, OH, and their children, Sarah, Rebecca, Michael and her goddaughter, Lauren "Lulu"; 4 stepchildren, Jeanne, Kathleen, James and Gerard.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. from The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals" 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Church, Parlin. Interment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, or to the U. J. Tipton Scholarship Fund, St. Francis H. S., 2323 W. Bancroft, Toledo, OH 43607.
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Judy McGUire
October 8, 2010
I ran across the Obituariy quite by accident - I knew Wanda before she married Wilmer and remember the birth of all the children - I haven't seen her in many years. I was a friend of Suzanne Vogt and that's how i met Wanda when she used to come to Mountainhome with Suzanne. I have very fond memories of our times together and send my deepest sympathy to the family
Clare Galicia
October 6, 2010
Dear Debbie: I was devastated to hear about your Mom's passing when I returned from a trip to Massachusetts to visit my daughter, Ellen. I hadn't known the cancer had returned. The last time I was with her was on a Carnival Cruise to Canada. She was so happy about her granddaughter and took great pleasure in picking out some special items for Nadia. She was a loving, sweet person and one of the most intelligent women I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. She and John were always there for me when my husband died and when Ellen and I traveled to Salt Lake City with the Barbershoppers.
Wanda has been, and will continue to be in my prayers. I have many wonderful memories of her as well as several items (especially angels) that she made for me.
God bless you all and help you through this difficult time. Clare Galicia
Julie Ruleman
September 28, 2010
Tip, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Wanda. The boys and I have run the race for the cure for the last couple of years and we will run it in memory of your sister this year. (Oct 30th in Memphis)God Bless you, Debbie and Mark and Todd.
Linda and Denny Braun
September 27, 2010
Warren, Mark, Debbie and Todd. Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of Wanda's passing. Denny has always felt a special bond with Wanda since they were so close in age and in each other's pockets when they were young. We will think of her every time we're at Myrtle Beach and the Florida coast. A donation has been made in her name to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation. You are in our thoughts, Wanda will always be in our hearts.
Bill Gentrup
September 27, 2010
Warren, Mark, Debbie, and Todd,
Your sister and mom -- so warm and intelligent and sweet -- was one of my favorite cousins (and that is saying a lot when you have almost 60 first cousins as I do). You are in my heart and prayers. I'll be sending a donation to the Susan Komen Foundation in Wanda's memory. All my love and sympathy, Bill Gentrup
Larry Allen
September 27, 2010
Mark, so sorry about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God bless and hope to see you soon.
The Allen Family
Karen Alexander
September 26, 2010
"Our deepest sympathy goes out to our special friends and neighbors, Todd and Flora Vogt. We are so very sorry for the loss of your loving mother. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting her, we are certain she was a wonderful woman to have had a son like Todd. Thinking of you and your families during this difficult time. Bob and Karen Alexander and Family
Kathy Smith
September 26, 2010
Tip, We are sorry to learn of the passing of your sister. God has granted her rest after her long and courageous battle with breast cancer. We know that you and Pat were at her side and supported her throughout. God bless and lift you up during this time of loss and grief. Sincerely, Kathy and Dave
Kathy Smith
September 26, 2010
Debbie, Mark, and Todd, we are sorry to learn of your mother's passing, and pray that she is at rest following her courageous battle with cancer. Your mother will live on in memory as an attractive, active, and engaging woman. We always enjoyed chatting with her at the various family gatherings and without fail, she extended an invitation to visit whenever we might be nearby. God bless and lift you up as you come to terms with your loss. Kathy and Dave Smith
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