Jill McElhenny Toter, 63, of Shenandoah Heights, passed away Wednesday, April 1, while in the company of family members at the home of her daughter, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Jill was born in Mahanoy City, on May 16, 1956, a daughter of Florence (Kenvin) McElhenny-Nolan and the late John McElhenny.
She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area, class of 1974.
Jill was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville.
She spent a majority of her working career as the fragrance manager at the Bon Ton in the former Schuylkill Mall before retiring as a production worker at Mrs. T’s Pierogies in Shenandoah.
Jill was the wife of Dennis Toter for 21 years.
Jill is also survived by step-father Edward Nolan, two daughters, Siobhan Walsh of Frackville and companion Derek Schane; Tara Evans and Husband Chris, of Ashland; and a son, Steven Mroczka and wife Pam, of Park Place. She was a devoted and loving “Nanny” of six grandchildren: Emily and Johnny Walsh; Henry and Isla Evans; and Victoria and Evan Mroczka.
A brother, Jack McElhenny and wife Karen reside in Florida.
Graveside services will be private in the St. Canicus Cemetery Mahanoy City.
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