Atea McArel Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Atea McArel of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 91, on September 15, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband David McArel of Downingtown, PA; her parents, Alessandro Gasbarro and Vera Gasbarro (Scipione); and her brother Vincent Gasbarro. She is survived by: her children, Marlene (Charles Johnson), Shirley (Michael Misiak), Elaine (Robert Stromberg) and Edward David (Charlene McArel); her grandchildren, Gregory Johnson (Adrienne), Christina Shephard (Kyle), Carolyn Chernous (Emma Chasen), Nicholas Hubbard (Tiffany), Scott McArel, Emily Stromberg, Danielle Stromberg (Shane Strunk), Shaina Dolph (Robert) and Austin Hlavac; her great grandchildren, Amelia, Maddox, Brooklyn, Nash, Colby, Kellin and Parker; her sister-in-law Joanne Gasbarro; her nephews, Vincent Gasbarro Jr. and Alex Gasbarro; and her niece Connie Volkman.
Viewing was held on Friday, September 20th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the St John's Lutheran Church (355 Saint John's Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 20th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church (355 Saint John's Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460). A burial was held on Friday, September 20th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Arlington Cemetery (2900 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the St. John's Lutheran Church at the address above.
