Elaine John D’Angelo

Elaine John D’Angelo, 71, of East Fallowfield, PA, went home to join her Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved late husband John X. D’Angelo in Glory on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late L. Kirk and Ethel Zell John.

Elaine graduated from Coatesville High School in 1967, earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from West Chester State College in 1971, and obtained her Master's degree in Special Education from George Mason University in 1979.  A devoted teacher and lifelong learner herself, Elaine began her career teaching underprivileged children in Appalachia, then taught preschool to special needs children in Virginia, and finally returned to Coatesville to finish her career teaching Kindergarten at Kings Highway Elementary School.  In retirement, Elaine continued sharing her gifts through volunteer service, to include teaching Vacation Bible School at her church, supporting the work of County Corrections Gospel Mission at the Camp at Old Mill, and teaching parenting classes to new and expectant mothers as a volunteer with Chester County Women’s Services.  She and her husband were members of Calvary Chapel in Chester Springs.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband John by just 10 days.  Elaine and John were high school sweethearts who reunited later in life and were blessed with 27 happy years of marriage together, serving their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and ministering to others through their kindness and generosity.  In addition to her passion for children, Elaine was skilled in numerous handcrafts, and she adored animals, particularly her horses and dogs.

Elaine is survived by a son, Matthew Fesak of Fuquay Varina, NC; a brother, Leedom “Lee” Kirk John, Jr., husband of Katherine “Kitty” March; and two dogs, Murphy and Marcy.

Joint services for Elaine and her husband, John, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 19 at Calvary Chapel Chester Springs, located at 217 Dowlin Forge Rd, Exton, PA 19341. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period taking place from 10:30 AM until the start of the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Chester County Women’s Services.