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Mary Buckman Obituary

Jan. 4, 2013

Mary 'Jean' 'Nana' Buckman, 81, of Dallas and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died Friday morning, Jan. 4, 2013, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas.

Born in Tresckow, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Mooney Banks.

Jean was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed as a nurse's aide and last was associated with the former Charles Spellman Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

Jean loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, spending time at Harveys Lake, and she was very devoted to St. Jude.

Preceding her in death were her son, Tommy Buckman, on Sept. 7, 2004, a brother, Bernard Banks, and brother-in-law, John Mendusky.

Surviving are her sons, Michael and his wife, Kathy, Wilkes-Barre; Frederick and his wife, Dana, Dallas; William and his wife, Susan, Shavertown; grandchildren, Michael, Melissa, Kerri, Andrea, Kevin, Rachel, Laura, Maya and Olivia; great-grandchildren, McKayla, Kamryn, Liam, Emma and Gavin; sisters, Pat Mendusky, Wilkes-Barre; Marilyn Suhanich and husband, Bob, Wilkes-Barre; Judy Noll and husband, Gilbert, Shavertown; sister-in-law, Nancy Banks, Wilkes-Barre; and several nephews and nieces.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Therese's Church, Shavertown. Interment will held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Published by Times Leader on Jan. 5, 2013.
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Kerri, Mr. & Mrs. Buckman, Mike, Melissa, and kids-
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Alicia Marinelli

January 6, 2013

My sympathy to Jean's family. I worked with Jean many years ago and she was a fine lady and will be missed.

Diana Rightmire

January 6, 2013

Our prayers and love are with you all, May you have abundant Grace during this time. I am sure Jean and Tommy are having a beautiful reunion! Love from the Murrays

January 5, 2013

To all of Jean's loved ones,
Please be assured of our prayers for the repose of Jean's soul and for peace and comfort for all of you. I always enjoyed time spent with Jean whenever we visited Freddy,Dana and family! May Jean rest in peace.

Donna Eppard

January 5, 2013

Dear Freddy, Dana, Kevin, Rachel and Laura - We send our most sincere sympathy and many prayers your way as you send your beautiful family member on to her eternal rest. May the gift of your Catholic faith, your caring family members and friends, along with the prayers of many who are holding you in a special place in their hearts at this time, lighten the burden of your loss. God Bless +
Love and prayers - Dianne, Rich, Ryan, Megan, Lindsay, Tim, Elissa and Michael

Dianne Lynch

January 5, 2013

Colby Bolesta

January 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family...may Mary rest in peace. It was truly an honor to have had the opportunity to get to know her...

Colby Bolesta

January 5, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Jude Spellman & Family

January 5, 2013

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