Marion (Stokes) Tessitore

Marion Louise (Stokes) Tessitore, 80 years of age formerly of East Howard Ave. Coaldale, passed away peacefully in Duncansville, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family.

Born Monday, August 16, 1943 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elmer, and Mary (Magarosky) Stokes. Marion was also predeceased by; husband, Louis Tessitore and sister-in-law, Christine Stokes.

Surviving are; brothers, Leonard E. Stokes, Robert C. Stokes; niece, Dr. Jenna Stokes - Jenkins and her husband Jeremy, and their son Ayden Jenkins. all of Duncansville, Pennsylvania..

Valedictorian of her 1961 graduating class the former Coaldale High School, Marion won numerous spelling Bee's while in high school. Marion had worked in the custodial departments of the former Coaldale State Hospital, retiring from White Haven Center. Catholic by faith, Marion worshiped at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Duncansville, and was a former member of St. Joseph's Parish of the Panther Valley. Marion had enjoyed singing in the local church choirs while residing in Coaldale.Marion was devoted to her brothers, Jenna, and great nephew Ayden as well as to her fur babies Holly, Misty, and Brady. She also enjoyed shopping and day trips with family.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday October 17, 2023 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. Joseph's R.C.C. Located at 462 West Ludlow Street Summit Hill, Pennsylvania 18250. Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Services.

Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Mass cards or memorials in care of:
Mending Hearts Animal Rescue
4771 East Loop Road
Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania 16648

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com