MARY RAPP Obituary
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Elizabeth Recka Rapp, age 98, of Oakdale, PA, left this world on June 1, 2012, to be with the lord, her husband, Earl "Pete" Rapp, and family and friends who had gone before her. She was born in Waltham, MA, on May 15, 1914, the only daughter of the late Elizabeth and Anthony Recka. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Francis, and Edward Recka (MIA in WWII). Mary served in the Army WAC'S during WWII before moving to Oakdale with her husband in 1946, to raise their family. Fondly remembered for her appreciation of nature and love of family, she leaves a legacy of generosity, kindness, and integrity. she is survived by her four daughters, Florence Mehalic, Katherine Witzberger, Mary Ellen Ekstrom (Jon), and Nancy Beaumont (Bill); and grandchildren, Jennifer Zurick-Witte, Brian Mehalic, Bill Beaumont, David Mehalic, Annie Thompson, Mary Hopper, Kate Stevens, and Kimberly Witzberger; three great-grandchildren, Brody, Dustin, and Isabella. Friends will be received on Tuesday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Rd., Oakdale, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick R.C. Church, Noblestown. Interment will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery. Friends may sign a guestbook at:
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Mary Lou Palas
June 14, 2021
A wonderful mother and friend of the Palas family.
Alma Mclean
May 29, 2020
Mary was such a lovely lady. She always treated my girls well and taught them the right things to eat. The girls had fun with Marys granddaughter when she visited. Will never forget this lovely lady.
Mary Lou Palas
May 29, 2013
Mary, Connie, Wendy, it's about a year since your mom died. I was happy to receive this to remember her death anniversary. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Our family reunion is July 20th. If you can come call me. 72836-7940 x408 or I will be in Arizona June 3 to 18. You could call me at 304-280-5717.
Kurt Thompson
June 7, 2012
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with your entire family! I remember many instances of how I thought just how nice, outgoing and caring Mrs. Rapp was. Just an all around great person to be around! God bless her!
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Andrea Sylanski Chbeir
June 5, 2012
I have fond memories of Mrs. Rapp and extend my sympathy to your family. I have many happy memories in her home in Oakdale growing up.
Mary Lou Palas SC
June 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rapp family. Thinking of all of you brings back wonderful memories of Gregg Station and Mary and Bill Rapp and all their children. I believe we bought our house in Greggs from Earl Rapp. It is wonderful that Mary Elizabeth lived to age 98! My prayers of comfort and consolation to all of you
Rita Palas Silva
June 5, 2012
May God's Peace be with all of you. I love the Rapp family and will be praying for you!
Katie Recka
June 4, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She was an embodiment of grace and class, and I was lucky to have met her. My deepest condolences, Love Katie Recka
Suzanne and Jim Hopper
June 4, 2012
Mary, So sorry to learn of the passing of your grandmother. She sounds like a wonderful person. How blessed your family has been to have shared your lives with her for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you say goodbye to your beloved grandmother. May she enjoy eternal peace and joy with our Lord. Love, Aunt Suzanne and Uncle Jim
Sandy Crisco
June 3, 2012
So sorry to hear that Mrs.Rapp has passed away. I can remember back when I was a kid my mom would take me to the Oakdale Laundromat,and this nice lady [Mrs Rapp] should me how to fold towels.
Janet and Rich Witte
June 3, 2012
Our thoughts, love and prayers go to all of you with Gam's passing; how fortunate you are to have had such a kind, considerate and thoughtful person in your lives. I'm certain that you enhanced her life as much as she enhanced yours.
Josephine Obusek
June 3, 2012
To Mary's family
Mary was a great and loving person.
Our Support Group have missed her and will continue to miss her.
Please accept our sympathy to the family.
Sincerely
Josie Obusek
on behalf of the Support Group
Harry Kehm
June 3, 2012
The world has lost one classy lady. She is now at peace and has joined her husband in the next life. My thoughts are with her family as they celebrate her life. She was a strong woman full of grace and wisdom that I came to appreciate as I matured into adulthood. Our family was fortunate to have shared her life. She will be missed. Aunt Mary was a favorite of my Mother, Betty (Rapp) Kehm.
Buddy & Alma McLean
June 3, 2012
So sad to hear about Mary. She was a woman of history. She was the type of a person who could talk to children about history, the proper things to eat, etc. I was in Oakdale a few weeks ago and looked at her home on the hill. Everything always looked so proper. She is one to be remembered and certainly will be. My 5 children grew up with her. To think she lived to be 98 is just fantastic. To all the children, your grandmother, mother and Aunt Mary will never be forgotten.
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