Eleanor J. McDevitt

Eleanor J. (nee Stenz) McDevitt, 82, was called home August 3, 2012.
Born and raised in Fairmount, she was a 1947 graduate of John W. Hallahan in Philadelphia and has been a resident of Ridley Park for 55 years.
She was previously employed by Bell Telephone Company before working as a waitress for over 50 years at various local restaurants including Kostick's and the Riddle Ale House.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, the casino, playing pinochle, bingo, doing the daily crossword puzzle and watching game shows. She was an avid sports fan and especially loved Notre Dame.
Her final days were spent surrounded by family, friends, and her special nurses, Ida Eckhardt, R.N. and her niece, Debbie Quagliarello, R.N.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Hannah Stenz; siblings, Joseph and John Stenz, Marie Kane, Agnes Coffey; and her son-in-law, Thomas Cain.
Survivors: Her children, Patricia Cain, Joanie Heydt (Glen) and Jake McDevitt (Bernadette); grandchildren, Jacqueline Egrie (Steve), Lauren Kobos (Ryan) and Ryan Cain; great-grandchildren, Elle, Steven and Emma; sisters, her twin, Ann McColgan and Joan Delaney (Jack); brothers-in-law, Thomas McDevitt (Anna) and Dody McDevitt; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 8 in St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone. Visitation: 8:15-9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers: As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Crozer Keystone Hospice, 5030 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Online Condolences: www.whiteluttrell.com