Isabelle M. Brogan

Isabelle M. Brogan (nee Kane) 83, of Swarthmore, passed away on November 6th, following a brief illness. She was born in South Philadelphia on October 26, 1943 to the late John J. Kane and Elizabeth (Lydia) Kane (nee Gallagher).

She attended St. Aloysius Grade School and graduated in 1961 from St. Maria Goretti High School, where she excelled in many subjects.

She married William (Bill) Brogan Sr., her husband of 60 years, on October 8, 1966. She was employed at U.S. Steel as a secretary until the birth of her daughter, Beth Ann in 1969. Her son William Jr. (Billy) was born in 1971. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother.

After her children were grown she rejoined the workforce as a teachers’ aide at Glenwood Elementary School in Media where she worked for several years. Later, she took a position as the school secretary at St. John Chrysostom in Wallingford, PA where she enjoyed working with the students, families, and staff for almost 20 years until her retirement in June of 2012.
She loved the beach and had many happy memories in North Wildwood, NJ with her family and friends. One of her favorite things was sitting on her deck in the warm weather and seeing all of her neighbors. She enjoyed feeding the many birds and rabbits that came to visit. She had a fantastic sense of humor and an easy-going nature that endeared her to many.

Isabelle is survived by her husband Bill, of Swarthmore PA, and her daughter Beth Ann, of Wallingford, PA. She was preceded in death by her son Billy, who passed in June of 2020.

Visitation will take place from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday, November 17th at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 990 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore, PA. A funeral mass will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. www.stjude.org