Elva “Marie” Kingen, 97, of Meadville, passed away on January 20, 2025 at the Meadville Medical Center.
Born in Elyria, OH on February 3, 1927 to the late William Lloyd and Cora Belle (Trumble) Garrison. On December 3, 1927, she married the love of her life, Theodore Kenneth Kingen. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2017.
Marie had a strong Christian faith and could be found reading the bible daily. In her younger years, she was a Sunday School and Bible School teacher.
She excelled at everything she did such as art in painting and drawing. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, cross stitch, and quilting. She also liked gardening and canning. Her seamstress skills were so good that she would make clothing for her family.
Her family was very important to her so much that every Sunday she cooked excellent meals for all to enjoy. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband golfing, playing cards with their friends and family, fishing and dinners at the Elk’s club. During the winter, she and Theodore would be in Florida enjoying the warm weather.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Theodore “Ted” Charles Kingen and his wife, Deirdre Ann, of Meadville, Judy Mae Paglia Stanley and her husband, John “Jack”, of Erie and Eleanor Marie Bradley of New Wilmington; and her grandchildren, John Kenneth Paglia and his wife, Ann Maree , Jason Stuart Paglia and his wife, Tricia, Jocelyn Lanore Trapani, Judith Marie Bradley and her husband, James Harvey, Tawn Michelle Bartolomeo and her husband, Michael, Matthew Don Kingen and his wife, Amanda, and Autumn Marie Kingen Smith and her husband, Brian; her great grandchildren Carson John Paglia, Nicholas John Paglia, Chase Anthony Paglia, Garrett David Trapani, Brody John Trapani, Gage Victor Trapani, Samantha Joy Smith, Barrett Asher Smith, Tyler James Morris, Jacob James Harvey, Kelsey Marie Kirila, Jackson Lane Bartolomeo and Gabriel Joseph Bartolomeo; and her great-great grandchildren Madison, Max, Michael, Myles, and Wyatt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Burt, Donald, Mary Ann, and Charles; and her son-in-law Joseph Bradley.
Guests will be received at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm. Funeral services for Marie will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 24th at 11 am with Pastor Nate Alsdorf officiating.
Marie will be laid to rest next to her husband at Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Marie’s memory to the Crawford County Humane Society at https://www.cchspets.org or a veteran’s association of your choice.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Marie’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
Services
Visitation: Thursday, January 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Meadville
544 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Visitation: Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Meadville
544 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Funeral Service: Friday, January 24, 2025 11:00 am
Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Meadville
544 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Elva "Marie" Kingen 's name.
Marie, you were such an amazing example of what a beautiful strong Christian woman should be. We can all use a page out of your book. How you’re going to be missed not just by us but but everyone. So happy for you, you’re finally home. ❤️
We will always cherish the memories of laughter, and the unconditional love that you always had to offer. I am lucky to call you my grandma and our time together will always be held in my heart. I miss you, but I am happy you are back with grandpa. I love you; we love you! Your support in my life was invaluable. You were a gift from God to me and my children.
I had wonderful memories of this lovely lady. The many times I spent at her house , she would always make me feel like one of her grandchildren. I’m glad she is reunited with the love of her life. My deepest condolences to the family.
Paul Maheu