Elaine P. Crothers

July 5, 1938 - March 8, 2020

Elaine P. Crothers, 81, of Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her son’s in New Albany. Born July 5, 1938 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Paul P. and Edith (Vallone) Montemurro. Elaine attended the MBS grade school, Philadelphia, and graduated from the former Saint Carthage of Philadelphia, Class of 1956. She was a member of Christ the King Church, Philadelphia, Christ the King Senior Club, and St. Katherine’s Primrose Club. Surviving are a daughter, E. Bernadette Farrell of Ocean City, NJ; a son, Paul B. (Dawn) Farrell of New Albany, PA; two step-sons, Paul (Valerie) Crothers, and William (Serena) Crothers Jr.; two grandchildren, Michaelpaul J. Farrell and Paul B. Farrell Jr.; five step-grandchildren, Christopher Malinowski, Brian Malinowski, Tamarah Copp, Alyson Crothers and Holly Crothers; and seven step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death her husband, William Crothers; and a brother, Michael Montemurro. A Memorial Mass with be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, at Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Philadelphia, with Rev. James A. Callahan officiating. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. The family will provide the flowers and suggest contributions to Friends of Flight 93, P.O. Box 911, Shanksville, PA 15560 or www.flight93friends.org/donate. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.