Elva C. McBride, age 90, formerly of Bloomsburg, died on Friday afternoon, March 25, 2016, a patient of the Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton where she had resided since 2008. Elva was a resident of her home on Catherine Street in Bloomsburg until 2001.
Elva was born on Saturday, November 14, 1925 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Guy and Erma (Bennett) McBride. Throughout her younger years, Elva attended the Bloomsburg area schools, and later graduated from the Bloomsburg High School in 1943.
For her entire working career, Elva was employed by Milco Industries of Bloomsburg until her retirement . Elva was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist for over 50 years.
In addition to her parents, Elva was also preceded by her only brother, Eugene A. McBride, on November 1, 1997.
Survivors include her cousins, Orville K. Bennett and wife, Joyce, of Quakertown, PA and Dale T. Bennett and wife, Lucille, of Thomasville NC.
A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday morning, March 31, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth St. in Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will also begin on Thursday morning, March 31 at 11 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Audrey Brosious officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in the New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the McBride family.
Memorial contributions in Elva's name are suggested to: Good Shepherd United Methodist Memorial Fund, 101 East Fifth St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815.