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Marion M. Shaughnessy, 95, of Jenkins Township, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter.
Born in Pittston on May 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Gerrity Lynch.
She graduated from Jenkins Township High School and attended East Stroudsburg University.
She had been employed as a switchboard operator by Pittston Hospital and then retired from Geisinger Hospital.
She was a life member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Shaughnessy, in 1990, and her son, Michael Shaughnessy, in 2004.
Surviving are her daughters, Mary Theresa Shaughnessy, with whom she resided; and Judith Ann Wycallis, Harveys Lake; sister, Ellen McCarthy, Lititz; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nephews.
Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
Online condolences may be made by visiting Mrs. Shaughnessy's obituary at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Dear Mary Theresa,
I read of your Mom's being welcomed into her heavenly home. We will remember her at Mass this weekend at St. John's. May she rest in the peace of the Lord. Is there anything we can do for you?
Msgr. Bendik
July 30, 2016
Mary Theresa, I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences
Peg Austin
July 30, 2016
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