Eileen M. (McDonough) O’Toole, wife of James F. O’Toole, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her home in Pottstown.
Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. McDonough and Betty A. (McFadden) McDonough.
Eileen started in retail as a district manager before going into nursing. She worked at Abington Hospital and was also a pediatric home care nurse at Firely services. Eileen loved reading and going to Ocean City Maryland with her family. Spending time with family and extended family was most important to Eileen. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Eileen was very selfless and generous with everyone she knew. She considered many people close to her as her family.
Surviving along with her husband James, is her daughter Dana Crouthamel, wife of Joshua; her children of the heart Stelisa Morgan, Phil Roberts, and Kristy Loughridge; sister Dianne Heaney, wife of Michael; sister Sheila Ziemba, wife of Tom; grandchildren Charley Crouthamel and Garrett Crouthamel; grandchildren of her heart Cameron, Jonathan, Yaretzi, and Lilly; formerly married to Gregory Watts; many of her beloved nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly, knew her as Aunt Leenie. She is predeceased by her son Gregory V. Watts and her brother Vinnie McDonough.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Catagnus Funeral Home (1020 E. Philadelphia Ave, Gilbertsville, PA 19525). A memorial service will follow at 12:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ancora Spero playground fund (364 Maple Avenue, Harleysville, PA 19438) for the children at Firely services in Eileen’s name.