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Mary Elizabeth Coggins

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Mary Coggins Obituary

Mary Elizabeth (Ruggiero) Coggins, 64, of Spring City, Pa. passed away at her home on July 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Ruggiero. Mary Beth graduated from Bishop Shanahan High school and completed her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from West Chester University. She married her husband, Harry in 1978. Mary Beth was a social worker in the Pottstown and Phoenixville area, retiring as Director of Social Services from Phoenixville hospital in 2018. Her vocation in life was to help those less fortunate, using her resources to assist many people. Mary Beth enjoyed crocheting, painting, horseback riding and being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Harry, her daughter Wendy Kulp and husband Josh, and their children Alex and Caleb; son Ryan and his daughters Grace and Addyson; Sister Theresa Szupowal and husband James in Missouri; Brother Joseph and wife Trisha; and nieces and nephews. Due to COVID, services will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gabriel’s kitchen, 440 Pebble Beach Rd. Linfield, Pa. 19468

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Published by The Mercury from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2020.

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kathy wilson

July 1, 2025

Mary Beth will always be remembered as a warm, loving and beautiful woman!

Georgia Ruffing

July 1, 2025

Praying Lizzy´s family is doing well as I´m sure Lizzy is watching over them with love. Time goes on and we all still miss Lizzy but a year closer to joining Lizzy in heaven

Kathy

July 2, 2024

To Harry and family, I pray you are all doing ok and continue to find peace im knowing how many cared so deeply about Marybeth. She truly was a strong, compassionate, and loving woman. Kathy

Georgia Ruffing

July 1, 2024

Well another year has gone by LIzzy and I am still missing you and think of you often. I know you are at peace and no pain or suffering but selfishly I still miss you something awful! Rest in peace dear friend.

Georgia Ruffing

July 1, 2023

Missing you Lizzy goes on and on but I know you are in heaven but I sure do miss you and our long conversations but you are truly in a much better place with the state of this world now. Love you Lizzy!

Georgia Ruffing

July 1, 2022

Still missing your sweet self something awful sweet Lizzy!

Monica LaMacchia

July 1, 2021

So sorry. Miss Marybeth. Beautiful lady.

Monica Donia Crawford

July 22, 2020

Harry, I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Watsula

July 19, 2020

To Harry, Terry, Joe, Wendy, Ryan and your families,
As you all know, I met Marybeth in October, 1974 at West Chester. We were both Social Work majors and became fast friends, a friendship that lasted for the rest of her life. She had a heart of gold and spent a great amount of time and energy starting programs to help the needy in addition to working full time and being a wife and mother. One of my funniest memories is when she and I went to the beach and stayed at the place her parents owned. We were walking on the boardwalk and a seagull pooped on her head. She started screaming help me but I got out my camera first and took a picture. Then I helped her. We laughed for years about that. I taught her about collecting beach glass and we made many trips to St. Michaels to search for it. There we would always go to this antiques barn and spend hours looking at all the jewelry, one of her weaknesses, as well as all the other stuff. We loved going to thrift stores together to see what we could find. I remember her love of clown figurines, I wasnt a fan of them and her collecting angel related things. Last year she wanted some of my orange tiger lilies so I dug some up and then planted them in her backyard. She laughed so hard because I showed up with my own shovel to dig and plant.
Marybeth and I had a lifetime of memories which I find myself revisiting often now. I hope and pray that your memories of her help you in your quest of learning to live without her physical presence in your lives.

Love to all of you.
Linda Watsula

July 15, 2020

Marybeth was a special lady for sure. My daughters called her "Mama" and I called her "MamaBluebird". Even after my split from her son, Marybeth treated me like family. We are both Italian women and we just got each other. She inspired me with her career in social work and her dedication to helping others. Her love for animals was among the many things I loved about her. Now you are with Lucy, Peachie Pie Tinkle Puppy, Fluffy, and the kitties . Rest In Peace

July 12, 2020

Harry and family
We are so sorry for your loss
Jack and Sandy Huzzard

Jennifer Durkin Keeshan

July 12, 2020

I have been blessed to be a part of this family for 39yrs, since I was 8yrs old. Marybeth was always warm, kind and so loving always making you feel loved and a close part of the family. I am so great full to have known her beautiful heart and soul may she now be resting in gods arms.

Deb Nierhaus

July 11, 2020

Mary Beth was one of my closest and dearest friends. I loved her dearly. A piece of my heart is now missing. RIP Mary Beth you were my angel. We will be together again in heaven. ♥

Lori

July 10, 2020

Beautiful inside and out. Always had patience and listened to others who had problems, even though she had more. She will be missed and Loved forever. All who have met her should try to be more like her.

Georgia Ruffing

July 10, 2020

I worked with Lizzy, as we called her, at St. Ritas Nursing Home in Columbus Ohio a few years ago and oh how we loved Lizzy! She was so good with the residents and their families, everyone there loved Lizzy. I am so sorry that the cancer came back even tho there were many prayers for her recovery but I believe God wanted Lizzy because she was so good so He called her home. I feel so sad for her family and she loved them dearly but she is definitely in heaven and watching over the family she loved so much. I know I will miss her terribly and the conversations weve had but know I will see her again one day.

Cindy Pristash

July 9, 2020

No words can truly express my thoughts right now. My heart goes out to her family and friends at this time. She impacted my life in such a way that I strive to pay it forward each and every day. She is an angel among angels.

Charmaine Viscuso

July 8, 2020

It was my pleasure to know and work with Mary Beth. Prayers to Harry and all fily members.

Ann Narcum

July 8, 2020

Mary Beth was a very kind and brave woman.
Ann Narcum, Phoenixville Hospital

Kathy Wilson

July 8, 2020

I felt the loss in my heart immediately upon learning of sweet Marybeth's passing. I know you are with the angels Marybeth, as you were an angel on earth! I will miss the laughs and the tears although we will always have our stories & "adventures" we shared. With love to the family, Kathy

Barbara Carrigan

July 7, 2020

She will be very much missed by all

LEEANN BRITTIN

July 7, 2020

MaryBeth was a great sister in law . Always willing to help with anything . We will miss you !

Glenda Caparro

July 7, 2020

Mary was a joy to know and work with. I worked with her at CVNS as a visiting nurse and also at Phoenix ville Hospital. My prayers are for Terry,Harry and all of her family.

Marietta Miller

July 7, 2020

She takes with her a part of my heart. She was and always will be one of a kind .

Monica and Nick LAMACCHIA

July 7, 2020

Very sorry to hear about Marybeth. She was a beautiful person and will be missed so much. She was always ready to help anyone. Such a angel. Will miss you Marybeth. Love you.

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