Elaine J. Costello, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of Joseph R. Costello, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage this past June 24 ^th . Born in Gloucester, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Kokinos Brown and the late Elsie T. (Maskel) Brown.

A retired Licensed Practical Nurse, Elaine had worked as a private duty nurse from 1975 through 1983. She also had worked at Lancaster General Hospital as a Ward Clerk, at the Duke Convalescent Home, at the Calvary Fellowship Homes, and for Dr. Anthony Mauriello.

Elaine was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, where she was involved in parish's Cub Scout Packs and Brownie Troops.

She had been a volunteer with both the Lancaster General Hospital and the American Red Cross, and was involved in the 6 ^th Ward Democratic Club as a Committee Woman.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Keith J. married to Louise Costello of Palmyra, and her 4 daughters: Kerrie C. married to Stephen Snavely of Lancaster, Karen E. married to Patrick Costello of West Chester, PA, Kathy E. married to Mark Freeman of Collierville, TN, and Kristine C. married to T. Bradford Hampton of Brownstown. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10am from St. Anne Catholic Church 929 N. Duke St. Lancaster, PA 17602 with The Rev. Norman C. Hohenwarter as Celebrant. A visitation will be on Friday April 8 from 7-9pm with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:30pm at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elaine's memory to St. Anne's Church or to Mom's House 415 S. Queen St. Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100