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Mary Chromey Obituary

Mary Ann Chromey, 81, of Duryea passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at St. Luke's Villa, Wilkes-Barre, under the care of Erwine Home Health and Hospice Inc.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Gus K. and Veronica J. Orzell Kulas. She was a graduate of Duryea High School, Class of 1948, and Empire Beauty School, Wilkes-Barre.

Prior to her retirement in 1993, she was employed as a manager by the former Topps Chewing Gum Co., Duryea, for 27 years.

She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea, and was a life resident of Duryea.

She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and collectables, especially her beloved doll collection. She also enjoyed her job at Topps Chewing Gum Co.

She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.

The family would like to thank Erwin Home Health and Hospice Inc., especially Eli Troup and Barbara Byron, for the excellent care and compassion that was shown to Mary Ann in her final days.

Surviving are her loving husband, Eugene Chromey, Duryea; daughter, Rosemary Chromey and her husband, Richard M. Goldberg, Wilkes-Barre; son, attorney Barry Chromey and his wife, Sheryl, Moscow; son, Kevin Chromey, Duryea; granddaughter, Leah Ann Goldberg, Wilkes-Barre; sister, Rosalie M. Gudz and her husband, Robert, Gales Ferry, Conn.; foster brother, Peter Pavidas and his wife, Harriet, Fountain Valley, Calif.; nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, with Monsignor Vincent Grimalia and the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Duryea.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Shiva will be observed from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter, Rosemary Chromey, 92 Riverside Drive, Wilkes-Barre.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Erwine Home Health and Hospice Inc., 270 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704, or to the donor's favorite charity.

To leave the family an online condolence, or for further information, please visit the funeral home website at www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Mar. 6, 2013.
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Mary Ann was my dearest friend. I still miss her and I have many moments when I wish that I could dial 457 5868 and hear her answer the phone. She was a bright, kind, caring, generous person. I feel privileged to have known Ann all of my life. (She was always "ANN" to me.)

Alice Laning

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March 2, 2020

Alice Laning

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March 2, 2020

Rosemary: Find solace knowing that colleagues and friends are thinking about and praying with you and your family during this time.

The employees of Sandvik Materials Technology

March 14, 2013

Rosemary, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, Moms are the best. Prayers go out to you and family.Steven Hollywood, Donna, Emma Rose Pace.

Steven Hollywood Pace

March 12, 2013

With deep and sincere sympathy on the death of my longest and dearest friend. I have many cherished memories of our many years of happy times and adventures together. Indeed, she will be sorely missed.

Alice Lech Laning

March 10, 2013

To the Chromey Family: On behalf of Oakwood Terrace, please accept our heartfelt condolences with the passing of Mrs. Chromey. May the many memories you shared console you now and in the days ahead.

The Management & Staff of Oakwood Terrace

March 8, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers are with Mary Ann's family. May she rest in peace knowing she was loved by family & friends. She was a dear
co-worker, friend and fun-loving travel companion to my mom, Margaret Cieless.

Diane Salomone

March 7, 2013

So deeply saddened to hear about the loss of such an outgoing person. She was a true friend to our mom, Margaret and we will miss her. She will remain in our prayers. Cieless Family

March 7, 2013

Sorry for your loss

john mazur

March 7, 2013

Sheryl, Barry, & the Chromey Family,

We were so sorry to hear about Mary Ann's passing. May the lifetime of memories you shared together help you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Janice, Michael, Christina & Gianna

March 7, 2013

Sheryl & Family,

My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jen Praefke

March 6, 2013

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)

Jill

March 6, 2013

To Barry, Rosemary, Kevin, Eugene and all other family who loved her; I am so very sorry for your loss. You should take comfort in the fact that you did so much for her, made her end of life journey as wonderful as you could. That her children and grandchild gave of themselves so generously speaks volumes about the wonderful loving family that Mary Ann raised. Rest well Mrs. Chromey and may each of your family be comforted by one another during this difficult time.

Deborah Padavan

March 6, 2013

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