1932
Mary
2024
Mary L. Schock
March 2, 1932 — September 27, 2024
Mary L. Schock , beloved mother, sister, nana, adored family matriarch, and longtime resident of Tuscarora, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 surrounded by her adoring family at Maple Shade Senior Living Ctr. in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. She was 92 years of age.
Born Wednesday, March 2, 1932 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late James F., and Loretta (Kenny) Brennan. Mary was also predeceased by her husband, John Franklin "Jack" Schock on December 10, 2019; son James F. Devlin; brothers, James D. Brennan, and Thomas Brennan.
Mary is survived by; daughters, Patricia A. Rascavage wife of Michael of Tuscarora, Kathleen A. Devlin wife of Gil Godfrey of Drums, Kelly M. Powell wife of Ed of Schnecksville; sons Morrell Devlin III and his wife Lisa of Dallas, Garth T. Devlin of New Philadelphia, Thorn C. Devlin and his wife Heidi of Tamaqua; sister, Kathleen (Brennan) Nicholson wife of Dr., James J. of Blue Bell; 24 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; step daughter, Kim Kurinec wife of the late Michael of Walnutport. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Mary.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Mary worked at the former Rita's Lunch in Tamaqua serving as day cook and counselor to those fortunate to sit at her counter for many years. Mary was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. She and Jack enjoyed Sunday rides throughout the area, visiting family, and reflecting on their youth. Mary was a constant at all her grandchildren’s school and extracurricular events.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Friends may call on Monday evening October 7, 2024 at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Private Interment will be in St. Bertha's R.C.C., Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Mary's name to:
Tuscarora Fire Co.
301 Mulberry Street
Tuscarora, Pennsylvania 17982
Online condolences or a fond memory of Mary can be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Wednesday, March 2, 1932 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late James F., and Loretta (Kenny) Brennan. Mary was also predeceased by her husband, John Franklin "Jack" Schock on December 10, 2019; son James F. Devlin; brothers, James D. Brennan, and Thomas Brennan.
Mary is survived by; daughters, Patricia A. Rascavage wife of Michael of Tuscarora, Kathleen A. Devlin wife of Gil Godfrey of Drums, Kelly M. Powell wife of Ed of Schnecksville; sons Morrell Devlin III and his wife Lisa of Dallas, Garth T. Devlin of New Philadelphia, Thorn C. Devlin and his wife Heidi of Tamaqua; sister, Kathleen (Brennan) Nicholson wife of Dr., James J. of Blue Bell; 24 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; step daughter, Kim Kurinec wife of the late Michael of Walnutport. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Mary.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Mary worked at the former Rita's Lunch in Tamaqua serving as day cook and counselor to those fortunate to sit at her counter for many years. Mary was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. She and Jack enjoyed Sunday rides throughout the area, visiting family, and reflecting on their youth. Mary was a constant at all her grandchildren’s school and extracurricular events.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Friends may call on Monday evening October 7, 2024 at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Private Interment will be in St. Bertha's R.C.C., Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Mary's name to:
Tuscarora Fire Co.
301 Mulberry Street
Tuscarora, Pennsylvania 17982
Online condolences or a fond memory of Mary can be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary L. Schock, please visit our flower store.
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