Jane “Muzz” (Schrandt) Malone, long-time resident of Drexel Hill, and more recently of West Grove, died Sunday, Jan. 4, at the age of 94.
Jane was born in Philadelphia, and raised, along with her two sisters Mary Ford and Dorothea Ballard, by her mother, Jeanne McKeon Schrandt.
She attended Villa Maria Academy on a full academic scholarship. Following graduation, Jane embarked on a long and fulfilling career in office administration, which included work in the hospitality and chemical industries, local government, and health care. She devoted 18 years to raising her three children and often said they were her greatest achievement. She returned to work afterward and retired in her late 70s.
Jane was a caring and wonderful mother, loyal friend, and avid news junkie. She prided herself on her proper language and etiquette, always referred to as a classy lady. Her sense of humor was huge and fundamental to her nature, even in her final months. She will be deeply missed.
Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, James, her two dear sisters, and is survived by her three children: James (Denise), Jane (Dean Snyder), and Kathleen (John O’Brien); And a sister in law Eleanor Jawers; a brother in law, Allan Ford; one grandchild (Kevin Malone O’Brien); and nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a brief viewing on Friday, Jan. 9, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. prior to a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Bernadette de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Drexel Hill. Internment at the St. Denis Cemetery, Havertown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The (Carmelite) Monastery of Saint Therese of Lisieux (www.lorettocarmel.org/donate).
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square.
