Madeline H. (LaVecchio) McDonnell

Madeline H. McDonnell

 1925 – 2022

    Madeline H. McDonnell (nee LaVecchio) age 97 of Drexel Hill, died peacefully July 19, 2022. Madeline was born on April 22, 1925. Her childhood was spent in South Philadelphia, where she graduated from John Bartram High. As an adult, Madeline worked for two insurance companies: Allstate, and then 29 years in the accounting department at State Farm. She retired in 1987. A great achievement of Madeline’s was that she was an excellent seamstress. For many years of her long life, she made all her own clothes. Her interests included traveling, reading, cryptograms, and most of all the beloved dogs that were in her life. Predeceased by her husband Francis X. McDonnell, her parents, Joseph and Margaret (née Miller) LaVecchio, and her sister, Margaret LaVecchio. She is survived by her loving daughter Janice McDonnell and cousins Dianne Spotts, Ronald Musacchio and Lori Rapp. She is also survived by her canine companion “Gizmo”.

Family and friends are invited to Madelines Visitation Wednesday, July 27th, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Ruffenach Funeral Home, 4900 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA, 19026 where Madelines Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the cemetery of Sts. Peter and Paul in Springfield, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to PAWS, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19146.

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