MaryEllen Emma Maguire, 87, of Chesapeake City, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 26, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Francis Charles, Sr. and MaryEllen Fedalen McCarthy.

Mrs. Maguire was a dedicated homemaker and had previously worked at Hacks Point General Store for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting and cooking for her family.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Maguire-DeRosa (John), Chesapeake City, MD, and MaryEllen Simister (Joseph), Woodlyn, PA; grandchildren, Cara DeRosa, Johnny DeRosa, Sean Maguire, Jimmy DeRosa, David DeRosa, Maura Maguire, Melissa Maguire, Harry Maguire, III, Mary Sellar, Danielle Simister, Theresa Simister; and great-grandchildren, Taylar, Cole, Kenzie, Addison, Alivia and Charleigh.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Harry Maguire, Sr.; children, Theresa Maguire and Harry Maguire, Jr.; and brothers, Francis McCarthy, Jr., and James McCarthy.

Prayer service will be held 11 AM, Friday, February 2, 2024 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Chesapeake City, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crozier Keystone Hospice, 190 W. Sproul Road, Floor 3, Springfield, PA 19064.