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Mary O'Malley Obituary
PRINGLE — Mary I. O'Malley, 96, of Pringle, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born Jan, 29, 1921, in Lorain, Ohio, to Bernard and Ann (McHugh) Smith. Mary came to Wilkes-Barre at the age of 9 with her brothers after the death of her mother and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Fred and Sue Hoeffner. She graduated from St. Nicholas High School in 1939, and attended College Misericordia. Mary was an active member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, and was a past officer of the Altar and Rosary Society.
Mary was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her family and friends. She was nominated and became a semifinalist for the Jefferson Award in 2008 for using her sewing and event planning skills to support the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Ignatius Church, and for delivering food to shut-ins as a participant in Meals on Wheels for more than 21 years, driving until the age of 85.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. O'Malley Jr.; her brothers, Michael and Walter Smith; and her son-in-law, Joseph Karabon.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Patricia and her husband, James Kupetz Sr., of Pringle, and Elizabeth Karabon, of Kingston; grandchildren, James Kupetz Jr., Michael Kupetz and his wife, Pam, Thomas Kupetz and his wife, Pattie, Joan and her husband, Dwight Nunemacher, and Edward Karabon; great-grandchildren, TJ Kupetz and Catie Royko, Jessica Kupetz, Drew and Dana Nunemacher, Rhianna and James Kupetz III; brother-in-law, James O'Malley and his wife, Dorothy.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in the St. Ignatius Cemetery, Pringle.
Donations may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Fund, St. Ignatius Church, 335 N. Maple Ave, Kingston, PA 18704.
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November 7, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My mom, Anne Yeager spoke of her often to me and will miss her dearly. My prayers are with you and your family Cherish the fond memories you shared. Deepest sympathy. Lenore Yeager Rosencrans,, Clermont , fl.
November 7, 2017
What a lovely tribute to this sweet woman. Very sorry for loss.
FRANK and Mary Ann Ator
November 7, 2017
Dear Joan, Dwight and Family,
We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Ator Family
Maryanne & Bill Stogoski
November 7, 2017
Mrs Karabon, Joan and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom and Grandma's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
kim bogdon
November 6, 2017
Patty my prayers go out to u and y our family.It was a pleasure to work for your mom she a very sweet and kind hearted lady she is a peace now and will be missed.
Kellie Cookus
November 6, 2017
Grandma O'Malley, what a legacy you left behind! Every time we came in the house you always had a smile and a hug! As you rocked on your rocking chair and told us about your amazing stories you brought them to life with such emotion and wit! This world was such a better place with you in it! Heaven just gained another angel...you will never be forgotten and truly missed! Love, Kellie, Cheryl, Abbey, Morgan and Nico
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