Anna Dougherty Obituary

Anna Marie Dougherty, 92, of Pottsville, passed away early Tuesday morning at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Coaldale, on Aug. 9, 1920, she was a daughter of the late John and Anne (O'Donnell) Furey. She graduated from Immaculata University and was active in the Villa Maria Alumnae Chapter. She also completed graduate studies at Universite Lavel, Quebec. She taught at Mauch Chunk and Coaldale High schools.
A member of St Patrick's parish, she was active in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, CYO, Parish Council, newborn ministry, and the parish seniors, which she cofounded.
Her other civic activities included Block Mother, volunteer librarian at All Saints School, member of the Friends of the Pottsville Public Library, the former Pottsville Hospital Auxiliary, and the Alliance of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
She was the recipient of the county 50 year active voter award and received the Immaculata University Amethyst Award.
She was the office manager for her husband's pediatric practice for many years while raising her family.
In addition to her parents, Anna Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Francis M. Dougherty, M.D., who passed away Jan. 1, 1989; a sister, Marcella McShea; three brothers, John, James, and The Most Reverend Francis J. Furey.
Anna Marie is survived by her daughters, Anne B. Curry, wife Dr. Thomas Curry, of Pottsville, and Marcella Coleman, wife of Ronald, of Hegins; her eight sons, Francis, husband of Beth, of State College, PA, John, husband of Jeanie, of Jacksonville, FL, Mike, husband of Sue, of Downingtown, PA, Patrick, husband of Ethel, of Pottsville, James, husband of Chris, of Baltimore, MD, Hugh, husband of Marie, of Cherry Hill, N.J., Edward, husband of Teri, of Lancaster, and Dr. Joseph Dougherty, husband of Marysusan, Kingsport, TN; 30 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m. at Saint Patrick's Church, Fourth & Mahantongo streets, Pottsville. Family and friends may call on Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Schlitzer-Allen-Pugh Funeral Home Inc.,Sixth & West Market sts., Garfield Square, Pottsville, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at Saint Patrick's Church. Interment will immediately follow in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Carbon County. Memorial contributions can be sent to Saint Patrick's Church Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Memorial contributions will be accepted at the funeral home on Friday evening and at the church on Saturday morning. Online condolences may be sent to bestlifetributes.com.

Published by Times News from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2013.
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Dear Anne Bridget and Tom and all of the Dougherty family: My deepest condolences on the loss of your dear, sweet Mom. I remember her well when I would come to your Dad's office. He also made house calls to good ole' Pally to visit us when I was sick with chickenpox. I am sure that your dear, sweet Mom and Dad gave you many good memories to enjoy. Sincere sympathy to all, Carolann Keating Reichwein

January 7, 2013

A friend of mine just came from paying respects ( friend of Pat ) and started to tell me about this family with 10 kids. I said, no kidding , I was there. Church pews in the vestibule, scary pictures, Mrs Dougherty, impossibly keeping the house under control and Dr Dougherty telling the kid in front me "take off your clothes"
Condolences to an awesome family.
Steve and Laura Field

steve field

January 4, 2013

my condolences and heartfelt sorrow for your loss.

Brenda Walburn

January 4, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Anna. She and I were became good friends throughout our exercise classes. I hope God will sustain you in comfort at this time.

Norma Frew Cresswell

January 3, 2013

Dougherty Family,
When I think of people who have made a difference in Pottsville your parents top the list. How fortunate we were to have known them! How fortunate you are to have had them as your parents. God bless you all during this sad time. Kyran (Daley) Malarkey

January 3, 2013

Ed and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I lost my mother Oct 1, but my memories keep her alive in my heart.
Nancy and John Walaitis

Nancy Walaitis

January 3, 2013

Please accept my sympathy on the death of your mother. I have been reading the files of Bishop Furey and saw the mention of his sister several times. In reading our past newspapers, your mother was very active at Immaculata and an interested alumna. May she rest in peace and may you all be comforted

Sister Anne Marie Burton, IHM

January 3, 2013

Dear Mrs Curry and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you today. I am sorry for your loss and sorrow.

Joan Starr

January 3, 2013

Dear Pat and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your mom. I know that you have many special memories of her and your dad to brighten the days ahead.

Marikay Cullen-Itter

January 3, 2013

Pat and Family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mother.Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.

With Sympathy,
Dave, Rosann (Sitkus) ,David and Tyler Wilson

January 2, 2013

Anne & Family
Sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Will keep her in our prayers

Mary & George Flanagan






r family on the loss of your Mother. Will her in our prayers

Mary Flanagan

January 2, 2013

expressing sincere condolences to the Dougherty families. I remember coming out to the office as a little girl with my brother for a family of 10 or 12 it was quiet. Your Dad and Mom will be greatly remembered but never forgotten.

Cindy Walborn-Carnathan

January 2, 2013

Pat, Ethel and Dougherty Family,
We were sad to hear of your mom's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom and Karen Pavlick

Karen Pavlick

January 2, 2013

Mike, Sue and Dougherty Fanily,

So sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill and Diane Haney
St. Clair

January 2, 2013

My sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mother. Please be certain of my prayers offered for her soul and your well-being at Mass.

Rev. William Seifert

January 2, 2013

Pat,Sorry to hear of your mother's passing.God bless you & your family at this time of greiving.Take care & God bless your family.

January 2, 2013

Dear Dougherty clan,
Our hearts are saddened with the loss of your dear mother Anna Marie, aka (Mrs. D and respectfully TW).
She was indeed a special lady, who ran a "tight ship" at 606, but also raised and loved her ten children.
You were all blessed to have her for all these years, to share with,and be part of your families and her memory. God Bless.

Sincerely,

Joe Devine & family

January 2, 2013

Anne, Tom and Dougherty Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Anna Marie's passing. Tom Brokaw wrote a novel about America's greatest generation and Mrs. Dougherty typified the great Americans that he wrote about.Take care.

Tony and Val Pacenta

January 2, 2013

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