Christine Darling Maven

Christine Darling Maven, of East Rockhill Twp., PA, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She was 45.

She was the wife of John R. Maven.

Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of Thelma ?Jane? Darling, of Holland, PA, and the late Russell Brown Darling, Jr. A 1986 graduate of Council Rock High School, Newtown, she attained her Master?s Degree in Physical Therapy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science in 1991.

A physical therapist, she worked for the Visiting Nurses? Association of St. Luke?s for 12 years. Previously, she was employed by Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, and LifeQuest, Quakertown, PA.

She was a member of The Church of the Good Samaritans, Holland, PA.

Christine volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader, and she taught in the Pioneer Club program at church. A lover of the outdoors, she enjoyed horseback riding and water sports, especially water skiing. A member of the Pennridge Music Association, she had a love of music and played the French Horn. She was also fond of reading and sewing in her free time.

In addition to her husband and mother, Christine is survived by a son, William Reid Maven, of East Rockhill Twp.; a daughter, Morgan Grace Maven, of East Rockhill Twp.; a brother, Russell Brown Darling III and his wife Susan, of Holland, PA; and a sister-in-law, Judy Becker-Darling, of Kennesaw, GA. She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank A. Darling, in 1993.

Her Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Perkasie, 1600 N. Fifth Street, Perkasie, PA, where family and friends may call from 11:00 AM until 1:15 PM. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Church of Good Samaritans, 964 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966 or the Pennridge Music Association, c/o Pennridge High School, 1228 N. 5th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944.

Arrangements are by the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA.