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Mary Tischler Obituary

Nov. 19, 2012

Mary Jean Tischler, 89, of Anthracite Apartments, Pittston, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born on Aug. 22, 1923, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Judge) Tischler.

She was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston, and attended business school for two years.

She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. She was an avid card player belonging to the club Seven is Enough for many years.

For 25 years she was employed as an office manager by A.S. Powers, retiring in 1986. She was also employed by EOC, Pittston Township, for four years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Earl, Joseph, Paul, William; and her sister, Romaine.

Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary Jean's family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Gibbons for his excellent care during her illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, with the Rev. John J. Bendik officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home Inc., 728 Main St., Avoca. Send condolences at www.bestlifetributes.com.

Published by Times Leader on Nov. 23, 2012.
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