Caroline V. Fedena, age 85, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Born and raised in Chester, PA, Caroline spent the last 31 years residing in Glen Mills, previously calling Aston, PA home, where she raised her family for over 30 years.

Caroline dedicated 25 years as a guidance counselor at Sun Valley High School, retiring in 2000. After retirement, she continued to stay active by working as a travel agent for Whirlaway Travel. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, Class of 1956, she went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Holy Family University and a Master’s degree in Guidance Counseling from West Chester University in the 1970’s.

Caroline was an active member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church, where she served as a lector. She was also a proud member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) and served as the RECREO committee chairperson and arranged all of the trips and excursions. She had a deep love for travel, sharing many adventures with her husband in their RV across the United States, cruises, trips to Europe and a wonderful trip to Egypt that remained her favorite.

In addition to her parents, Joseph C. and Katherine (nee Waksmundski) Marchlik, Caroline was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph W. Fedena, who passed in 2022, and her brother, Joseph Marchlik.

She is survived by her four children: Karen Hanson, Jacqui Kolle, Lynn Skiles, and Steve (Gina) Fedena; her brother John Marchlik and sister-in-law Pam Marchlik; seven grandchildren: Taylor (Eric) McLaughlin, Erika (Matt) Brazis, Brandon Kolle, Brett Hanson, Luke Fedena, Ty Hughes, and Kelly Fedena; and her great-granddaughter, Abigail McLaughlin.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30-9:45 AM at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, DE.


Donations in Caroline’s memory may be made to the PASR Social Service Memorial Honor Fund to: Delco PASR C/O Dr. Janice HoffmanWillis, President, 1437 Fresno Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.

To view and share the PASR Times Winter 2024 edition download the file below.

Read and share an electronic copy of the PASR Delaware County Chapter Newsletter Fall 2023. Download the file below for news on our Chapter Committees: Membership, Educational Support, RECREO Trips, Legislative L/PEC, Community Services.

Other news include President’s Message, Recap of the Education Support Award Luncheon and the invitation for our Celebration of Service Luncheon. ​

Our Chapter again this year will be participating in Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event. This event helps shoppers save money on the Friends Helping Friends Day October 18 from 8AM to 11PM and also helps raise money for our Chapter to support our programs.

With a donation of $5 to our PASR Chapter the shopper receives a Friends Helping Friends Shopping Pass 25% discount for purchases made in-store only on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at all Boscov’s locations (offer not valid online). 

The proceeds from the sale of the Friends Helping Friends Shopping Pass go directly to the PASR Delaware County Chapter.

Remember to use your shopping pass to register to win a $100 gift card. 

Our members can volunteer to help with this fundraising opportunity by:

• Volunteering at a Boscov's Store asking shoppers to donate $5 to obtain the Friends Helping Friends Shopping Pass (locations, dates & times listed below). If able to volunteer contact Chapter President, Dr. Janis HoffmanWillis by email CLICK HERE. 
• Obtaining this money saving shopping pass ahead of the sale by mailing a check payable to Delaware County PASR & Mailed to Dr. Janis HoffmanWillis, 1437 Fresno Road, Wilmington DE 19803. Remember to include your mailing address and the pass(es) will be mailed to you directly.

Boscov's Granite Run, Media PA:
       Friday, Oct. 13th (3PM-6PM)
       Saturday, Oct. 14th (1PM – 4PM)
       Day of the Event:  Wednesday, Oct. 18th ( 1PM-4PM)

Boscov's Concord Mall, Wilmington DE:
Friday, Oct. 6th ( 4PM-7PM) – Shoe Dept.
Sat. Oct. 7th      (2PM – 5PM)  - Rt. 202 Entrance
Sun. Oct. 8th     (12 noon -3 PM) Rt. 202
Friday Oct. 13th ( 4PM-7PM) – Shoe Dept.
Sat. Oct. 14th      ( 1PM – 4 PM) Rt. 202
Sun. Oct. 15th     (12 Noon – 3PM)
Day of the Event:  Wednesday, Oct. 18th ( 2PM-6PM)

Thank you for supporting our Chapter and Happy Shopping!

Our Chapter held the Excellence in Education awards luncheon to recognize Delaware County schools, public school employees, selected winners from the Delaware County Science Fair and students seeking a career in public education. The awards are the Lauretta Woodson Recognition Awards, the Educational Grant Awards, Delaware County Science Fair winners in four categories, the Lauretta Woodson Scholarship. The Educational Grant, Lauretta Woodson School District Awards, and student scholarships are given to selected school districts within Delaware County on a rotating basis. 
​The Educational Support Committee under the leadership of Dr. Mary Anne Caporaletti is proud to announce the 2023 awardees listed below: