Ellen Tonkinson Obituary
The family of Ellen Tonkinson of Southampton, Pennsylvania announces her passing on October 12, 2026. Ellen, born on May 31, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Hall and Walter Hall; her husband James; and her siblings, Walter "Terry" Hall, Denise Hall and Thomas "TJ" Hall.
She is survived by: her children, Michele Dutchess, Cheryl Tonkinson Berger (Andrew) and Kimberly Tonkinson Strenger (Mark); her granddaughters, Amanda Strenger and Pennie Berger; and her sister Elizabeth "Betty" O'Mara.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the McGhee Givnish Funeral Home (690 Belmont Ave, Southampton, PA 18966). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM at the Forest Hills Cemetery (101 Byberry Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006).
In lieu of flowers, the Tonkinson family has requested donations in her name be made to Abington Health Foundation/ Hanjani Institute for Gyn Oncology Research Fund, Abington Health Foundation, P.O. Box 3, Abington, PA 19001 or give.abingtonhealth.org/donate, please make a note the donation is for Ellen Tonkinson.
