Ellen B. Asma, of Holland, PA died suddenly on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at her residence in Twining Village. She was 84.

She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert John Asma.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Frances Kane Bradford, mother of the late Martha Roberts and sister of the late Jeanne Moran.

Ellen grew up in New Haven and was voted “Wittiest Girl” in her senior class at Hillhouse High. Throughout her life, she delighted her family and friends with her wit and sense of humor. Along with John, her husband of 59 years, Ellen was instrumental in bringing Christian Family Movement to the greater Philadelphia area. Ellen also worked as a volunteer at Interfaith Housing Development Corporation of Bucks County. A resident of Bucks County since 1962, she moved to Twining Village in 2006. While at Twining Village, she continued to enjoy playing bridge and was an active member of the Residents' Association.

She is survived by her three children Betsey Murphy of Yardley, John F. Asma of Katy TX, Jeanne Redmond and her husband Peter of LaGrange NY, and her son-in-law George Roberts of Becket, MA. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Ellen's family and friends admired her courage in the face of adversity and will miss her beautiful smile and loving heart.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 8:30 — 9:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newton Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd) Richboro, AP 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland. Her interment will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Yardley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Life Care Residents Trust Fund at Twining Village, 280 Middle Holland Rd., Holland PA 18966.