Mary Ellen Cannon

Mrs. Mary Ellen (Orach) Cannon, age 50, of E. Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa., died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital in Bethlehem, PA.

Mary Ellen was a member of St. Catherine Drexel R.C.C. of Lansford, Pa.

A 1977 Panther Valley High School graduate, having been a member of the school's marching band. Mary Ellen, earned her degree in Social Work from Penn State University.

She worked as and independent clerk in the tax office of Lansford, assisting Daniel Wynn for many years, and was active in the Marian High School Music Boosters

Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Edna (Geohagen) Orach.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Joseph T. Cannon;

One Daughter,
Bridget C. Cannon of Lansford, Pa.;

One Son,
John F. Cannon of Lansford, Pa.;

Two Brothers,
Stephen Orach, and his wife Rose Ann,
Roland Orach of Coaldale, Pa.;

Preceded in death by her sister, Colletta Orach.

Arrangements are being handled by Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 200 East Bertsch Street, Lansford, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, July 24, 2009 and from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday, July 25, 2009.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine Drexel R.C.C. at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2009, Lansford.

Interment will be at St. Joseph's R.C.C. Cemetery in Bloomingdale.

Memorials in her honor to Marian Catholic High School, Music Program, Tamaqua, Pa. 18252

Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com