Eleanor McHale, 72, formerly of Forks Township, died Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Puyallup, Washington. Born January 18, 1952 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Pollice) Prott. Her husband, Paul T. McHale died in 2000. Eleanor worked at Lafayette College for 30 years and retired in 2018.
Surviving are two sons, Paul J. McHale and Anthony R. McHale; and two sisters, Lorraine Malbaurn and Diane Munson.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A graveside service will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Patty and Tim Weis
August 16, 2024 at 11:21 am
We have so many wonderful memories beginning as neighbors in Forks Township in 1983. She was a true friend and we will miss her dearly. The most important part of her life was her family. Prayers to PJ and Anthony and her entire family.
Heather Marie Martin
August 16, 2024 at 11:27 am
May God’s infinite love and healing be with you in this time of struggle. You are in our prayers now and always.
Annie Huppert
August 16, 2024 at 11:31 am
With heartfelt prayers for Gods comfort and love to help you through. Her sons gave her the happiness end of her journey.
With awesome memories.
Annie
Sally McHale
August 16, 2024 at 11:49 am
Dear PJ and Anthony, Still can’t wrap my head around any of this, but, there is a little more sadness in my world. Eleanor was one of the kindest people I ever knew. She was there for me first whenever I would call with my sad news, and she would make me laugh, and I could make her laugh when she would call with her sad news. Her heart of gold will always be remembered first by anyone who brings up her name. She earned her wings a very long time ago, when she lost your Dad, but knew she needed to stay strong for her Boys. And she did. And even though your heart and Anthony’s are broken, know that she told me so many times how happy she was to be with you two in Puyallup. Rest easy, Eleanor. You have earned more than angel wings. Love you, Sally
Nick and Patti Cachussie
August 16, 2024 at 1:11 pm
Nick and I send our love and prayers to your dear Mom. She was always a grand and kind lady. Nick fondly remembers their early years, and she was the cousin who included all and was loving to everyone. P.J. and Anthony, you brought her much joy and happiness and she always mentioned you with great pride, affection and love in her Christmas cards. We our sincere condolences.
Ralph McHale II
August 16, 2024 at 3:59 pm
Aunt Eleanor,
We had lost touch some years ago. But I never stopped flipping through the wonderful memories I have from growing up. You were always there and I missed that over the years. I regret not reaching out to tell you this in person. RIP Aunt Eleanor.
❤️ forever
Little Ralph
Lisa Joe & Joey Frame
August 17, 2024 at 10:12 am
Dear PJ and Anthony
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was definitely a pleasure to be with. We are going to miss her terribly from the time I met her, which was 84-85 through Denise She never treated me differently. She treated me like I was her niece, even though I wasn’t by blood. if there was a barbecue going on, she invited me and my family. If there was a trip to Crayola the crayon factory, she invited me and my son she made us a part of her family, and we will never forget that the day I had my son she fell instantly in love with him and with him growing up and getting older and bigger and she can’t believe that he is now gonna be 19 in October when he graduated from high school she was so happy and proud of him and when we did get to talk on the phone, she always said please tell my Joey that I love him and I miss him dearly and when I told him that she passed away, Joey was very upset from the bottom of my heart. I know He’s going to miss her a lot we all are may she rest in peace Always and forever in our hearts 🥲❤️
Rosemary
August 18, 2024 at 8:56 am
PJ and Anthony, so sorry for your loss. You boys were so good to her and the love of her life. So many happy memories growing up with all the cousins together for barbecues and every Sunday at grandma’s house for pasta. I will always remember the smile and she was always laughing. What a beautiful soul.
Serena Ashmore
August 19, 2024 at 3:50 pm
May God’s healing be with you and the memories of her love and kindness give you strength and a smile. Eleanor was one of the kindest people I have had the pleasure of working with at Lafayette College. Always kind, funny and a joy to be around. She is already missed.
Bruce and Susan Ferretti
August 21, 2024 at 9:16 am
My our great friend and colleague Eleanor, Simply El to me, rest in peace. We miss you and shall always remember your smile, your drive, and your sense of humor. They don’t make them like El anymore. God bless you.