Marion McGrane
In Memory of
Marion C.
McGrane (McGrane)
1927 - 2020
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Obituary for Marion C. McGrane (McGrane)

Marion Catherine McGrane, of Southampton, passed away on October 4, 2020. She was 93 (nee 4/8/1927). Marion was born in West Philadelphia to Catherine Mary (nee Kane) and James John McGrane. She is survived by her brother, James Michael McGrane (Iris); niece, Linda Anne McGrane, and her neighbor friend, Steve Gribbin.

Marion graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls in 1946, and worked for Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) in Customer Service her entire adult life until she retired. Marion enjoyed cooking, sewing, sitting in her backyard in the sunshine, and being "Mom" to several cats over the years. She also enjoyed travel, TV & radio, and all forms of classical music & arts - the orchestra, the opera, the art museum, and the ballet. Marion put her sewing prowess to good use by sewing quilts for those experiencing homelessness, for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Even at the age of 93, Marion was still able to do her shopping and errands in the community, with the help of her neighbor friend, Steve. Marian maintained a large collection of hats and handbags, and had a fondness for York peppermint patties. She also prepared boxes of canned foods and other supplies To be donated to the local food pantry.

Marion's family will receive relatives and friends on Monday October 12, 2020 from 10 to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave. (at Second Street Pike/PA-232), Southampton, PA, 18966. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon. Memorial donations in Marion's name may be made to the Pennsylvania SPCA and/or the Humane Society, or to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Southampton. Condolences may be sent to the McGrane family by visiting www.McGheeFuneralHome.com.