With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary A. Elia of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 9, 2024 at the age of 68. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her spouse Russell "Pete" C. Elia, Sr.; and her parents, Donald I. Paxton, Sr. and Amelia Cora Paxton (Gaunt). She is survived by : her children, Russell C. Elia, Jr. (Shannon) of Coopersburg, PA, James A. Elia of Johnstown, PA, Dominick J. Elia of Coopersburg, PA and Wendy Maybin of Tuscon, AZ; her grandchildren, Ryley P. Elia of Sellersville, PA, Russell C. Elia, III of Coopersburg, PA and Caden Elia of Johnstown, PA; and her siblings, Donald Irvin Paxton, Jr. of Johnstown, PA, Daniel William Paxton (Judy) of Sellersville, PA and Linda Catherine Costlow of Johnstown, PA..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1818 Market Street, Suite 2820, Philadelphia, PA 19103 https://www.cancer.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory