Mary Ellen Link

Mary Ellen (Armstrong) Link, age 78, resident of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by family at Christiana AccentCare Hospice. She was born on February 17, 1946, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Mary Ellen attended Sun Valley High School and was a graduate of the class of 1964. She was Captain of the Sun Valley Color Guard; she also played for Sun Valley Field Hockey and Basketball teams. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Armstrong and Estella Paisley; her brother, Nick Armstrong of Oxford, PA; her two sisters, Audrey June of Claymont, DE, and Shirley Murray of Chester, PA; and grandson, Christopher Dillon of Folsom, PA. Mary Ellen, known affectionately as "Marse", was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving children: Wendy Ann and Jerome (Maurer) of DE, Mary Ellen and Chris (Dillon) of PA, Frank Christopher Link of CO, Joelle Suzanne and Howard (Chattin) of NJ, and Christin Kimberly Link of MD, with whom she resided. Mary Ellen was a cherished grandmother to her grandchildren: HollyAnne (Maurer) Braun, Jerome Maurer, Sarah (Link) Henderson, Howard Chattin, Frank Link, Karley (Chattin) Althouse, Samantha (Dillon) Gusler, Stephen Dillon, and Joshua Dillon. Her great grandchildren: Pearl, Silas and Freya Braun, Audrey, Wendy, Marigold, Jerome and Celeste Maurer, Oliver Chattin, and Jeremy Althouse. Mary Ellen was a dedicated Property Manager for Hidden Valley Apartments in Aston, Pennsylvania, where she worked for 18 years. Mary Ellen also worked at Harrow Precision, Paoli Hospital, Crozer Chester Medical Center, and Comcast, showcasing her strong work ethic and commitment to providing for her five children. In 1979 Mary Ellen financially funded the opening of Comic Universe in Milmont Park, Pennsylvania, and was Co-Proprietor for over 2 decades. Mary Ellen was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend. She loved Italian food, had a love of the Olympics, particularly figure skating and gymnastics. She loved listening to her music and in recent years she became a "Swifty". She loved spending time with her sister Audrey and laughing for hours while drinking her Wawa coffee. She enjoyed taking long rides with her children and watching movies and awards shows along with SNL & SVU. Mary Ellen spent the last years of her life making sure her children knew that they were loved deeply. She had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. Mary Ellen "Marse" Link will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The National Network to End Domestic Violence at https://nnedv.org/donate-now/. To send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com.

Mary Ellen Link

February 17, 1946 - March 2, 2024

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