Wayne Carlen

Wayne Carlen obituary, Garnet Valley, PA

Wayne Carlen

Wayne Carlen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pagano Funeral Home on Jan. 8, 2025.
Wayne Carlen, 73, of Aston, PA, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Wilmington, DE, to William and Mabel Quinn Carlen, Wayne spent the past 33 years in Aston, PA, after previously residing in Media, PA.
Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during both the Vietnam and Iraq Wars. He was also a dedicated corrections officer and an active member of the Bethel, Concordville, and Lenni Fire Companies. Above all, Wayne cherished spending time with his family and friends, especially his beloved grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, MaryJane (Dorsey) Carlen, who passed away in 2021, as well as his daughters April Duncan and Krystal Carlen, and his siblings William, Leroy, Ronnie, Mitzy (Mabel), and Elaine.
He is survived by his daughter Joyce Anderson, sisters; Marie Swanson, and Joanne Jones, his former son-in-law Jimmy "Moose" Duncan, five grandsons; Daryl, Shawn, Jalen, Wayne J., and Robert, and his one and only granddaughter whom he loved dearly Turquoise, and great-grandchildren; Kylah and Leila.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA. Interment will be private.
Please make donations in Wayne's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society ().
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Pagano Funeral Home

3711 Foulk Rd, Garnet Valley, PA 19060

Make a Donation
in Wayne Carlen's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Wayne's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Wayne Carlen's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Wayne Carlen's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?