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Madelyn Gross Obituary
Madelyn Gross (nee Mazzola), of West Chester, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on September 29, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1947, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Edna (nee Wozniewicz) Mazzola. Madelyn enjoyed baking, cooking, and gardening. She was fond of decorating her home for different seasons and hosted many get-togethers for family and friends. Madelyn loved being with her family and cherished her children and her granddaughter.
Madelyn was the beloved wife of William H. Gross, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage; loving mother of Christina Cetroni (Dennis), Jonathan Gross, and Timothy Gross (Crystal); caring Mom Mom of Alanna Cetroni.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 10:00-11:30 AM Friday, October 3, 2025 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. Entombment Lawn Croft Cemetery.
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