Longtime Marple Residents' Estate Gifts Fire, EMS, Library With Funds

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — The estate of a longtime and dedicated Marple Township couple has gifted funds to two EMS groups and a local library, officials said.

The Doris Hassinger Estate recently bequeathed the funds to the Marple Township Library, the Broomall Fire Company, and Marple Township Ambulance Corps.

Doris Hassinger was the wife of Lawrence Hassinger. She died on July 21, 2023, and he on April 12, 2023.

"As part of their love and commitment to their neighbors, their final wishes included gifts from their estate to these three organizations," a joint statement from the three organizations said.

Their estate identified the Marple Township Library, the Broomall Fire Company, and Marple Township Ambulance Corps as "key resources in the community," the statement said.

"Their gift is cherished for the acknowledgement of each organization's contribution to the Marple Community and for spotlighting how important and needed community support is for each."

The library will use its gift to make it a welcoming community space while continuing to provide services and technology to the public.

At the Marple Township Ambulance Corps, the money will help replace older equipment with newer technology to better serve patients.

Lastly, the Broomall Fire Company plans to use the gift to continue providing life-saving emergency services via its all-volunteer force.

Any community members who feel inspired by the Hassinger's gift can contact the fire company at president@bfc53.com, the library at mamarketing@delcolibraries.org, and the ambulance corps at kstanden@marpleems.com.