Carol Young's Obituary
Carol Young of Cinnaminson NJ, formerly of Delran NJ, passed away on February 14th at the age of 78. Carol is survived by her two daughters and four grandchildren: Tina McKenna Edwards (Boyd), Katie & Matthew McKenna and Cheri Voorhees (Rob), Alex & Abby Voorhees.
Carol was born in Plainfield New Jersey on July 15, 1941. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Dickinson College in Carlisle Pennsylvania in 1963. Upon doing so she also received the “Amy Burnham Onken Award,” the most prestigious national award that Pi Beta Phi bestows on an individual.
While raising her two daughters, Carol worked as a teacher in the Delran School District, for twenty five years. As the very first coach of the Delran High School girl’s soccer team, Carol won numerous state championships and is in the N.J. Girl’s Soccer Hall of Fame.
After retiring, Carol had the opportunity to travel extensively both stateside and abroad. She really enjoyed staying busy by going to the theatre, playing cards, cheering on her beloved Eagles, and going out to breakfast with friends. Carol loved nothing more than spending time making beautiful memories with her grandchildren. She always said that one of the best things she ever did was purchasing her vacation home in the Pocono Mountains. She loved going there to “get away from it all” and spending time in nature whether it be by herself or with her family, friends and beloved dogs.
All funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider doing a random act of kindness or a memorial gift can be made in Carol’s memory to either one of these foundations:
Abramson Cancer Center Development
https://giving.apps.upenn.edu/fund?program=MC&fund=843021&appeal=PMWEB
OR to the Animal Welfare Association
https://support.awanj.org/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift
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