Elaine Boylan, 87, of Route 219 Kane, PA passed away Thursday (Nov 30) at UPMC-Kane.  

Born March 18, 1936 in Brookston, she is the daughter of the late August and Frances (Blauser) Leichtenberger.  On July 10, 1953  she married John Boylan, who preceded her in death.

Elaine was a dedicated volunteer and a giving person to her community.  She loved cooking and baking and was always quick to share what she made with others.  She enjoyed spending time with her family  and was very proud of them.

She is survived by  one son David “Mitch” (Sue) Boylan of Mt. Jewett; three daughters, Debbie Defibaugh of Smethport, Lori (Ralph) Moyer of Charlotte, NC and Helen (Frank) Funari of New Wilmington; six grandchildren, Patty (Lance) Walker, Tom (Nikki) Boylan, Joe (Heather) Boylan, John Defibaugh, Vinnie Funari, and Linnea Funari; six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Moore, two sisters-in-law, Margaret and Barb Leichtenberger and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday (Dec. 16) at 11:00 a.m. at St. Callistus Catholic Church with the Rev. William O’Brien as celebrant.  The family will be receiving friends the hour preceding the service (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) in the Gathering Space at St. Callistus.

For those who may not be able to make it, the family will also be hosting a celebration of Elaine’s life some time in the summer.  In lieu of flowers, the family recommends cooking or baking for others during the holiday season, which is what Elaine would be doing.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Jewett Volunteer Fire Department or to their Women’s Auxiliary.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is handling arrangements.