Elsie Marie Dilworth, 87, of York, PA, passed away peacefully at York Hospital, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born in Kennett Square, PA to her late parents, Elmer Thomas Baldwin and Cornelia Marie (Turner) Baldwin on June 1, 1935. She was married to her late husband, Edwin Howard Dilworth for 52 years, until his death on October 12, 2021. Her first husband, Carl Graefe, died in 1964.
Elsie graduated from North Harford High School in 1953. She then went to work for the Edgewood Arsenal as a Systems Analyst. She retired from the Department of Defense as a Computer Programmer and Analyst after many years of dedicated work. Elsie and her late husband were active members at Chanceford Presbyterian Church, Airville, PA. She was active in many community activities, charities and committees. Elsie enjoyed many things in life; bird watching, traveling, cruises and visiting Disney World with her daughter and granddaughter were all things that brought her great joy.
Elsie is survived by one daughter, Dianne Marie (Graefe) Mulligan, of York, PA and one granddaughter, Michelle (Mulligan) Vamos and her husband Eric Vamos, of Millsboro, DE. She is also survived by her two great-grandsons, Owen and Lukas Vamos.
In addition to her parents and husband, Elsie was predeceased by her three brothers, Charles Baldwin, Earl Baldwin and George Baldwin.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Chanceford Cemetery, 1784 Woodbine Rd, Airville, PA 17302. Reverend Beth Appel will officiate at the service.
Harkins Funeral Home, Inc., of Delta, PA has been entrusted with arrangements.