Born February 9,1951 in Philadelphia, PA, and was raised in Drexel Hill. She was the daughter of the late Jamison and Mildred O’Brien. Preceded in death by her siblings: James, William, Robert, Elizabeth, Daniel and Theresa.
While attending Prendergast High School in Upper Darby, Pa, Carol volunteered as a Candy Striper at Tri-County Hospital in Springfield, Pa., where she eventually became the Director of Personnel. She married her second husband, Duane Pontek, in August of 1984. Carol and Duane enjoyed cruises and extensive travelling. They lived in Germany for some time, as well. They remained married until Duane’s passing in 2022.
Carol had a love of dancing, arts and crafts and water aerobics. Carol enjoyed socializing and playing Canasta, Euchre, Mah-jongg, board games and golf. She was a member of the Red Hat Society Group, Sun Lakes Lady Niners and the Ocotillo Women’s League. In 2005, she was the President of the Oakwood Ladies Niners Association.
Carol is survived by her brother, Eugene O’Brien (wife Marion), sisters and brothers-in-law, 12 nieces and nephews and their children. She is also survived by her daughter, Carolyn (husband William), her son Stephen (wife Sara), Stepson Jim and Stepdaughter Juli (husband Steven). Carol was the grandmother to Kohlton, Lukas, Erica, Matolyn, Jayson and Cathryn.
She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: James, William, Robert, Elizabeth, Daniel and Theresa.
Prior to being laid to rest in Arizona with her late husband, Duane, A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 27 at Seaford Wesleyan Church at 11:00 AM. The church is located at 26630 Sussex Highway, Seaford, De. 19973
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Carol to Seaford Wesleyan Church, 26630 Sussex Highway, Seaford, DE. 19973
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