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Maria Chapel Obituary

MOUNT CARMEL — Maria Dorothy (Zsido) Chapel, 60, of 129 W. Third St., passed away suddenly in her home Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. She bravely fought breast cancer for the past six months.

Born in Shamokin Aug. 27, 1952, she was a daughter of Dorothy (Mihalick) Zsido, of Mount Carmel, and the late Alexander Zsido.

A lifelong resident of Mount Carmel, she attended school at St. John the Baptist Elementary School and was a 1970 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School.

She worked many jobs through the years, including at Community Pharmacy, Sears, Turkey Hill, Wrigley's Gum and Rea and Derrick Pharmacy, to name a few.

Maria was baptized in St. John's Catholic Church in Mount Carmel.

She was an animal lover and will be sadly missed by her dog LoLo and her cat KitKat. She was a fashionista at heart and loved perfumes, makeup and fancy clothing. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family.

In addition to her mother, Maria is survived by a son, Richard A. Chapel, and fiancé, Amy Roseman, of Kulpmont; two brothers, James Zsido and wife, Loretta, of Delaware, and Gerald Zsido and wife, MaryAnn, of Elysburg; a sister-in-law, Flo Zsido, of Kulpmont, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Zsido.

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CHAPEL — Maria Dorothy (Zsido) Chapel, 60, of 129 W. Third St., Mount Carmel. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Divine Redeemer Church, 300 W. Avenue, Mount Carmel, with the Rev. John A. Szada Jr. officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Mount Carmel Township. Visitation with the family will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, C.J. Lucas IV, supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Breast Friends of PA, PO Box 935, Stroudsburg 18360, or to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. To send condolences to the family, please go to www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.

Published by The News Item on Dec. 7, 2012.
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So sorry Rick your mom was loved by everyone keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

Marie Parkansky

December 10, 2012

My heart,prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to Maria's family. She will be deeply missed by all that loved and knew her. Maria and our friendship go back along time. Even though people lose contact with each other and get busy with their own lives. Our hearts always bond with the people we loved. Maria will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget you Maria. With Deepest Sympathy

Deb Kimsal(Staniszewski)

December 8, 2012

TO THE ZSIDO FAMILY'S. WE ARE SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MARIA. MAY MARIA & ALL OF THE DEPARTED REST IN PEACE. AMEN

Mr & Mrs Joseph Menapace

December 8, 2012

Wonderful person and will be missed by many I am sure.

Giles Belski

December 8, 2012

Aunt Dorothy and family
There is a sorrow the heart cannot share. It is a lonley place we go to remember and to heal.
Maria is out of pain now.
My deepest sympathy.
Dave Tresco

December 7, 2012

Gloria and Bill Horsfield

December 7, 2012

Rick we are so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike, Fran & Michael Swatski

December 7, 2012

Rest in peace Maria. You will be missed.

Irene Casari

December 7, 2012

Your in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you Maria.

Kathy Kelley

December 7, 2012

Rest in Peace Maria , We will always keep you in our hearts. You will be missed so much by all. Love You Babe Lori, Grandson Michael, & Honorary Grandaughter Amanda

Lori Mahoney

December 7, 2012

Rest in Peace now Maria God called upon you to be aspecial Angel to watch over us. We will miss so and keep you always in our hearts with all our love. You always made me feel welcome Love your grandson Michael Alexander Chapel, honorary granddaughter Amanda Dorkoski ,& Lori

December 7, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the precious memories of good times together comfort you.

Sherey Roseman

December 7, 2012

Thought and prayers are with you at this time. May the many memories of good times together comfort you .

Sherey Roseman

December 7, 2012

Our prayers to the Chapel and Zsido families. Archie Przybylinski

December 7, 2012

All The Pain Is Gone Now Maria, we ll miss you.....

Dave Matthews

December 7, 2012

“There are two great days in a person's life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.” (Barclay) My sweet friend, may you rest in peace and forever in our hearts.

Kaloa Wills

December 7, 2012

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