Ella Ruth Hanshew

March 17, 1952 - December 14, 2021

Ella R. Hanshew (McLaughlin), 69, of Quakertown PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021. Born in Palo Alto, CA, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and E. Ruth (Plummer) McLaughlin. She was a 1970 graduate of Quakertown High School. Ele worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant for multiple companies over the span of 40 years. Most recently she was employed at Merck Pharmaceuticals. Family meant everything to Ele. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid gardener and passionate about helping animals in distress. Ele was always available to help friends and family in need. Ele was a devoted loving mother of two children, Jennifer S. Marnoch (Hanshew) and her husband Adam; Jason D. Hanshew and his wife Sarah. Ele was a caring and affectionate “Mom Mom” to four grandchildren, Cheyenne, Savannah, Brady, and Lily. Ele was a dedicated sister to two brothers, Hugh McLaughlin, Jr. and his wife Doris, Greg McLaughlin and his wife Carole. She was preceded in death by two brothers Fred McLaughlin and Neil McLaughlin. Family and friends may pay respects from 10:00-10:45 AM on Saturday January 22, 2022 followed by a Celebration of Life ceremony at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Road, Quakertown, PA. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Last Chance Ranch at 9 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA. (http://Lastchanceranch.org/donate)