Eileen Hawes (DeLong) Joanisse, 79, of Hatfield, PA, passed away on July 4, 2020 with her family by her side.
Eileen was born in Wilmington, DE on June 14, 1941 to her beloved parents, John E. Hawes and Eileen (Scanlon) Hawes. She grew up in the Montgomery county region of Pennsylvania and was a graduate of North Penn Senior High School’s class of 1959.
Eileen enjoyed a long professional career in customer service. She was a dedicated worker who thoroughly enjoyed helping her fellow community members In her free time, she liked using her artistic talents to create beautiful crafts and ceramic artwork for her loved ones.
By far, the most important thing to Eileen was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and “GGMom” (great-grandmother). She shares five children with the late Richard J. DeLong—Christine Chabala (Robert Hegadus), Richard J. DeLong, Jr. (Sharon), , Cynthia Checkowski, Stephen M. DeLong (Mary Ellen) and Karen Kopp (Randall). Also, nine grandchildren—Jacqueline Diedrick (Bradley), Ryan Walter (Nicole), Kristen Bowman (Daniel), Sara DeLong (Thomas Mulligan), Shannon Connolly (Timothy), Brittany Chabala, James Checkowski, Eric Checkowski, Michael Checkowski and five great-grandchildren—Kirra, Natalee, Aiden, Lucas and Emily. Eileen’s kind, loyal and tenacious spirit will live on through them.
Eileen is now reunited with her parents and brother, James Hawes.
She was a true inspiration to all who knew her, keeping a smile on her face even through the toughest of times. She will be deeply missed but certainly never forgotten. “Love ya,”
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:15 AM followed by a formal Mass of Christian burial at 10:30. Both visitation and Mass at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446
Interment will be held at St. Stanislaus’ Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Donation in Eileen’s honor can be made to:
American Cancer Society
1818 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
We were blessed with a truly wonderful Aunt. She never grew old, and her smile lit up the world. Beautiful and smart, we had many great times with her. We shared many laughs and have great memories. Fly high with the angels Aunt Eileen! Miss you and love ya. Jim,Pat and Kayla
We send our deepest condolences to Eileen’s family. She was a lovely lady and a great neighbor. She was very welcoming when we moved in, and always easy to talk to. I already miss our morning waves across the street when I would leave for work. Eileen and her family are in our prayers.
Bethanne and Dan Cassidy
We were truly blessed with a wonderful Aunt. She never grew old and her smile lit up the world. Beautiful and smart, we had a lot of great times and many laughs. You leave us with the best memories. Fly high with the angels, Aunt Eileen. Miss you and Love Ya
Jim, Pat, and Kayla Hawes
Sending our love and prayers to all of you – I didn’t know her well, just a brief wedding weekend, but I know she was a joy and so very precious to all of you. Celebrating her life and the love you will always have for her.
Lisa and Mark Diedrick
Thank you Dear Eileen for being a good neighbor and friend, I will miss you.