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Elaine C. Meckling
1937 - 2023
Elaine C. Meckling
1937 - 2023
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Elaine Meckling Obituary
She was born February 3, 1937, in Reading, PA, to the late Clayton Hoffman and Dorothy (Hofmann).
Elaine graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Education.
She became an elementary school teacher in the Abington School District for 28 years. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteering at Briar Bush Nature Center, the Philadelphia Flower Show, and as a Docent at Meadowbrook Farms Estate.
All who knew "Candy" will recall her love for desserts and chocolate, her generosity, and her everlasting beauty with eyes that literally sparkled when she smiled.
Elaine was the beloved mother of Carole Lee Meckling, Lauren (Jim) Klein, and Alison (Scott) Schlisman. She was the very proud grandmother of Jacob Dean Palfreyman, Colin Drake Palfreyman, and Brian Jameson Schlisman.
To honor our mother's memory, we are holding a celebration of her life on October 29, 2023, 11 AM, at Briar Bush Nature Center, located at 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001.
In place of flowers, donations to the Briar Bush Nature Center can be made in Elaine Meckling's name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Frank J Herman
September 20, 2023
My name is Frank Herman and I worked with Elaine in Abington School District in our many years as elementary teachers. As time went on we were in different schools but when we would meet up again at district functions she would always smile as we met and we would catch up on our lives and our love for teaching. We meet many people in our lives and I can truly say Elaine was one of the nicest persons I have known. My condolences to her family.
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