Estelle Ahearn (Hart) Diobilda

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.