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Marie Dowse Obituary
Born in Pittston on Aug. 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Santo and Petrina Butera Giambra.
She was a graduate of Pittston High School. She retired from Sather's Candy Company. Marie was active with the Falls Senior Center; a member of the Red Hat Society and was devoted time to community service. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dowse, in 1994.
Surviving are her son, James Dowse Jr., Harding; daughters, Deborah and her husband, Neil Williams, Harding; and Diana, Houston Texas; grandchildren, Richard Overman, Harding; Ryan Overman, Wyoming; Tanya Eble and Michael Tukeva; great-grandchildren, Brooke Overman; Elena and Annalise Eble; and Emeson Tukeva.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements are entrusted to Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Frank Ryder
December 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 21, 2015
Jamie and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of the sorrow.
Danielle and Bill Peck
Bill Stout
December 21, 2015
I'm very sorry to hear of Mrs dowse passing God bless the dowse family and rest in peace
Trish Kachurak
December 21, 2015
Jaime,
So sorry for your loss.
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