Mary Ellen Joseph

Of Grand Blanc, Michigan, age 56, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. In accordance with Mary Ellen’s wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service followed by burial will take place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery (2900 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317) on September 1, 2018, at 1:30 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Mary Ellen was born on September 8, 1961. She was as kind and loving as she was strong and determined. She was a devoted daughter and wife, a beloved sister and a faithful friend. But her true vocation in life was motherhood, and her fierce love for her children and the many precious memories she created will sustain them. Mary Ellen is survived by her parents, Paschal and Mary Patricia Trocano; her husband, Keith; daughters Meredith and Colleen, son Paul, siblings, Joseph (Diane), and James (Lauren); nieces, nephews, cousins and many other friends and family members who loved her. She was preceded in death by her brother John.