Elaine Colna Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elaine M. Colna (nee Malinoski) age 78 years of Mantua died Friday November 4, 2011 in Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury. Mrs. Colna was born in Mt. Ephraim, raised in Verga and lived most of her life in Paulsboro. She was a homemaker who worked part time for the Paulsboro Court System and at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Colna was a member of the Vestry at St. James Episcopal Church, Paulsboro. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother and enjoyed watching Christmas programs on the Hallmark Channel. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Colna of Mantua; her granddaughter, Taylor Walters, and her pet cats, Bynks, Boo and Smokey. Mrs. Colna was predeceased by her beloved husband, Willis R. Colna. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday November 10, 2011 in St. James Episcopal Church, N. Commerce St., Paulsboro. Friends may call Thursday morning after 10 AM until service time. Inurnment Private. Arrangements by McBride - Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Contributions can be made in her memory to St. James Episcopal Church, Paulsboro, NJ or the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20077-7491. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Elaine Colna

November 26, 1932 - November 4, 2011