Elizabeth I. "Betty" McDade

Obituary of Elizabeth I. McDade

Elizabeth "Betty" Ida (Smith) McDade, of Trappe, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 78 years.

Born December 25, 1947, in Upper Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Helen T. (Baird) Smith. Elizabeth was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast, longtime resident of Trappe, PA, a devoted stay-at-home mother, and found simple pleasures in life, including caring for her dogs, spending time with family and friends, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams, and trips to the casino.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Edward P. McDade, son John Patrick, and siblings Theresa Smith Grazel, and William J. Smith.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Kristy L. Curtis and her husband Andrew, of Pennsburg, PA, and Brian McDade and his wife Susan McDade, of Audubon, PA; her grandchildren, Tyler, Brett, and Connor Sacks; her great-grandchildren, Gabriella and Ryan, and siblings, Paul A. and John E. Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426. A Memorial Service will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery, East Norriton, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County SPCA, 1059 Sweisford Rd, Perkiomenville, PA 18074 in Elizabeth's memory.