Ella Mae McMenamin, age 88 of Barto, PA passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023. Born in Selbyville Delaware on January 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William and Viola Clark.
Ella was a retired bookkeeper from Lehigh Fuels. Affectionately called “Memom” by her family, she was beautiful inside and out, a kind and gentle soul who was deeply rooted in her love for Christ. In her early years she did some modeling and acting.
She is survived by her 6 children, Christine Dembicki (Bruce), Brian McMenamin (Annemarie), Stephen McMenamin (Debbie), Matthew McMenamin (MaryBeth), Sean McMenamin (MaryAnn), Linda McMenamin (Bijou), 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
She had 3 sisters and 2 stepbrothers (predeceased), the sisters were exceptionally close…best friends Norma Mulherin, Joyce Worrell (deceased) and Karen Kennedy.
Ella was an accomplished painter and loved to sew and do crafts with her family. She was a foster mother and very active in her church. She was Sunday school coordinator and did mission work with Bethany EC in Trinidad and Tobago.
Services will be held at Catagnus Funeral Home in Gilbertsville PA on Tuesday May 9th, visiting hours start at 9am services begin at 10 am. with interment at Bethany EC Church in Clayton, PA.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.