Mary Kathleen Bednarik, 57 years of age of Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania died on Monday, February 7, 2022, upon arrival at Reading Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Rte. #61 Perry Township.
Born Saturday, October 24, 1964 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Paul G., and Rose Marie (Higgins) Bednarik. Mary was also predeceased by a sister, Maria Theresa "Tessie" Bednarik.
Surviving are; companion of 18 years, Barry McKinny; daughter, Julia Bernadette Reinert of Tamaqua; brother, Paul Bednarik of Palmerton; sister, Rose Mary Plesniarski and her husband Daniel of Andreas; grandchildren, Penelope, and Owen.
A 1982 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Mary enjoyed gardening, painting, cooking, baking and spending time with her family.
Mary was a free spirit.
Arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A visitation will take place at the funeral home on Monday evening February 14, 2022 from 5 to 7:00 P.M.
Graveside Services will be held at St. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Cemetery Lehighton, Pennsylvania Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. 260 North Third Street Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235.
Online expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Mary can be made by visiting
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com