Lois Eileen Young Demchak

Lois Eileen Young Demchak, 89, of Thorndale, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Riddle Village, Media.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Larelda Hiddleson Young Stringer and Leon E. Young, and step-daughter of William H. Stringer and the wife of the late Andrew Demchak with whom she shared 60 years of marriage before his death in July 2014.

Lois lived in Thorndale all her life and graduated from S. Horace Scott High School in 1949.

She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Coatesville and previously a member of St. Cecilia Church.

For many years, Lois volunteered with Operation Thanksgiving and Christmas and delivered Meals on Wheels until 2010.

In 1993, Lois retired from National Liberty Corp, and was previously employed by Collins and Aikman and G.O. Carlson.

Lois loved history, especially local history. Lois was a member and past co-chairman of the Caln Township Historical Commission for 15 years. She was a member of the Old Caln Historical Society for many years and was the author of the Society’s monthly newsletter until her recent illness.

She enjoyed traveling, especially to Virginia, Myrtle Beach and the New Jersey shore. She was an avid reader and liked to do crossword puzzles.

Lois’ most enjoyment came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and grand grand dogs too.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Karen Ficca and her husband, Tom of Downingtown and her son, Jim and his wife Jessica of Coatesville; 3 grandchildren: Kristen Sabatino and her husband Tom, Matt Ficca and his wife, Rebecca and Ivan Andrew Demchak; and 2 great-grandsons: Andrew Sabatino and Jackson Ficca.

Lois’ funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Joseph Church 404 Charles Street, Coatesville. Lois’ funeral mass will be livestreamed on Facebbook Magnificat. tv - Franciscans of Mary https://m.facebook.com/ Franciscansofmary/

Interment will Coatesville.

Memorials in Lois’ honor may be made to Pope John Paul II Regional Elementary School 2875 Manor Road, West Brandywine, PA 19320 or to Brandywine Valley SPCA 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 or to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Arrangements are being handled by Wentz Funeral Home, Coatesville 610-384-0318 To Share online condolences, please visit www.wentzfuneralhome. com be in

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