Elise S. McGee, 71

Elise S. McGee, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. Born on September 10, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dorothea and James L. Shields, Jr. She graduated from Cecilian Academy in Philadelphia in 1970. She married her husband Hugh P. McGee, with whom she would have celebrated 49 years of marriage this June.

After their marriage, Elise and Hugh moved several times, before settling in Lancaster, PA in 1979 to raise their family. Elise was an active member of St. Leo the Great parish since 1985. Elise spent several years working for the Parking Authority of Lancaster and Homestead Village before beginning her long time position as Executive Assistant at the Horst Group, where she worked until her retirement in 2020.

She treasured traveling with her husband, brother and sister-in-law and especially enjoyed her recent trip to Ireland. She loved trips to Longwood Gardens, shows at the Fulton, following the Phillies, and was an amateur wine connoisseur. Above all, she loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Elise lived her life for others. She always gave selflessly of her time. She constantly checked in on her loved ones, remembering details about their lives and asking about their families. She was the first to offer her time, aid, and advice to her children as they were growing and raising their families.

She is survived by her husband, Hugh McGee, daughter Megan, wife of Brian Herron of Audubon, NJ, son James, husband of Corinne McGee of Audubon, NJ and her beloved grandchildren: Molly, Terence, Brigid, Mairead, John, Mallory and Ada. She is also survived by her brother James L. Shields III and his wife Elizabeth and her sisters Dolores Hunt and Patricia Stark as well as her brother and sisters in law, Maureen Wilson, Patricia Miller and Thomas McGee, many nieces and nephews and countless friends.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, from 6pm to 8pm, with a prayer service at 7:45pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the church at 11am with a viewing one hour prior. Burial will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150 at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, donations are strongly encouraged to be sent to Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, 2102 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.