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Estelle Ahearn (Hart) DiObilda

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Aug 27 1936
Dec 6 2023
87 Years
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Estelle Ahearn (Hart) DiObilda, affectionately known as "Starr", age 87 years, of Coatesville, PA, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  Born in Coatesville, Starr was one of 4 daughters of Eugene and Gertrude (Kennedy) Ahearn.  She was a graduate of St. Agnes School in West Chester and Goldey- Beacom College in Wilmington, DE.  Starr was a devoted mother and grandmother, and was a woman of strong faith, family values, and selfless giving.  In her final days, she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and friends.
 
Starr was a medical secretary for most of her life, working for Dr. Burton T. Mark, who snatched her from Embreeville State Hospital. Starr was very active in her community. In addition to raising her five children, she was a life-long member of St. Joseph's/St. Cecilia's parish, Brandywine Ladies' Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and TOPS/KOPS club (Take/Keep Off Pounds Sensibly).  
 
She is survived by her five children: Debra Lynch (Mike) of Millsboro, DE; Lynn DiNorscia (Rick) of Parkesburg, PA; Bev Armstrong (Paul) of Coatesville, PA; Charles Hart, Jr. (Dawn) of Tampa, FL; and Gene Hart (Linda) of Millsboro, DE.  She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, one sister (Rosemary (Jipper) Franciscus), and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her mother and father, and sisters: Patricia Hiddleson and Margaret Ziegler.
 
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Harrison House, Compassus Hospice and Aseracare Hospice for their compassionate care and assistance.  In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donation in her name may be made to Compassus Living Foundation, 503 N. Euclid Avenue, Suite 9E, Bay City, MI  48706 or online at compassuslivingfoundation.org, or Aseracare, 415 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 108, Exton, PA 19241.
 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11:30 AM, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 80 S 17th Ave. Coatesville, PA 19320, followed by interment at St. Cecilia Cemetery, Coatesville, PA. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Service Date: 
Dec 21 2023 - 11:30am
Service Location: 
Our Lady of the Rosary Church

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Your family was so blessed by her love.  She adored each an everyone of you, as much as you loved and adored her!  Deepest sympathy for you loss.  Hugs, prayers and love.

Submitted by Pat Henry on
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Debbie and Family, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother.  

Submitted by terry wilson on
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To all of you. Starr was such an amazing woman and she has left her mark on all of you. Hugs and prayers at this difficult time ❤️

 

Submitted by Vicki & Steve York on
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I'm so sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers!

Submitted by Cyndy Domsohn on
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My Prayers go out to the Hart Family, I remember all the good times talking with Starr when visiting my brother on Valley Rd. She was a very sweet lady and treated everyone like family.

Submitted by Jim Mattson on
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Growing up, your mother was always there for me. You all were like family. She treated me like one of her own when we were together, even with you 5, she always had room for more. She will always be Mrs. Hart to me. I know her passing is being felt by many and I pray that God surrounds each of you with peace.

Submitted by Deb Moore-Ogle on
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"I’M FREE"

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

Submitted by Tim & Starr Lynch on
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Lynn, I'm glad you shared with me so many stories about your mom! I feel like I knew her as the strong woman she was. You are a devoted aughter and friend.

Submitted by Lisa McShane on
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She was the best mother in law any person could hope to have!! She faced a lot curve balls while here on earth but she just kept fouling them off. She was a fighter who was also very caring and loving. Now she can rest in peace with the others who have left us. God bless you Starr rest in peace my dear lady!

Submitted by RICK DINORSCIA on
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Athough you are gone, I see you every day in my your daughter/my beautiful wife…I'm grateful to God that I had you as a mother-in-law. I'm so lucky to have met your Debbie and had the chance to meet you and join your family. Thank you for all the love I felt over the years…I will miss you dearly. Until we meet again.

all my love!!!

Submitted by Mike Lynch on
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