Elizabeth Martha Vath, age 78, of Glen Mills, PA formerly of Glenolden, PA and Newark, DE passed away surrounded by her family on May 24th, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Kelly) and Edward Kirkwood. Elizabeth spent time working for the Franklin Mint and practiced as an artist, in addition to being a homemaker for her four children.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by her daughter, Elizabeth Marie Vath; and her siblings, Margaret McDonald and John Kirkwood. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert E. Vath, Sr; her children and their spouses, Marlene and Jeff Weiss, Robinann and Richard Basciano, and Robert E. Jr. and Eileen Vath; seven grandchildren and one great grandson; her brother, George Kirkwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday June 1st from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M, with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 A.M., at the Maris Grove Senior Living Chapel, 200 Maris Grove Way Glen Mills, PA 19342. Burial will be held privately at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road Newark, DE 19713. Online condolences may be made at mealeyfuneralhomes.com