Marohn, Ellen L.

DELMAR - Ellen Lawrence Marohn passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2019. Ellen was born in Amsterdam on January 30, 1948 and was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Allen) Lawrence. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and Russell Sage College in Troy.

Ellen was an extremely dedicated early childhood educator for more than 40 years, including the past 27 years at St. Gregory’s School in Loudonville. She was a voracious reader who enjoyed playing tennis, everyday yoga and spending time at the ocean. She was a dedicated educator whose sincere love of children was a blessing to generations of families.

Ellen will be forever missed by her cherished husband William J. Marohn; her children Peter Naple (Eileen Sanford), Amy Naple, Meghan, Michael (Sara) and William (Nicole) Marohn as well as her grandchildren: McKayla, Fitz and Austin Marohn. She is also survived by her sister: Christine (Dennis) Hogan; nephews: Brendan (Gretchen) and Michael Hogan and grandnephews George and Will Hogan. Her genuine love and kindness will be treasured by all who knew her.

Ellen’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also visit with her family on Tuesday, April 23 from 4-7 pm at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Ellen’s memory to: St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 or St. Gregory’s School, 121 Old Niskayuna Rd, Albany, NY 12211 or Joseph’s House, 74 Ferry St, Troy, NY 12180