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Mary Figlear Obituary
Mary was a graduate of Liberty High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing in Bethlehem where she trained as a registered nurse and nurse anesthetist. Later, she graduated from Moravian College (BS), Lehigh University (MEd), and Lehman College of the City University of New York (MSN). Mary was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the National League of Nursing, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Mary was a nurse cadet at St. Albans Naval Hospital on Long Island during World War II and she served as a nurse anesthetist for many years. Mary was proud to be a nurse educator at St. Luke's School of Nursing where she retired in 1996 after 30 years of service. She was awarded the title of faculty emerita. Mary was a parishioner of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church.
After retiring, Mary attended Bible and scripture study classes. She enjoyed exercise, music, nutrition studies, and current events discussions.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Kathleen F. Malu, PhD of New York City and Elizabeth Figlear, RN, MSN, of Ambler, PA. She is survived by two grandsons, Joseph and Matthew Malu, and a great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her son, George J. Figlear, Jr. and her sisters Anna Rayda, Louise Walker, Bertha Hirchak, Alice Julien, and Helen Becker.
A calling hour will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 730 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. A mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Holy Savior Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Food for the Poor (donate online at www.foodforthepoor.org or by check payable to Food for the Poor and mailed to P.O. Box 979005 Coconut Creek, FL 33097-9005) and Fountain House (donate online at give.fountainhouse.org or by check made out to Fountain House and mailed to 425 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036, Attn: Anna Palazzi, Development Associate).
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Francis Figlear
November 28, 2019
It is with deep regret that I was unaware of your mother's passing. I was very found of aunt Mary although we saw little of each other over the years.I was very pleased, some years ago, when she visited us along with another aunt of mine with whom she was close friends.
Please know that my warmest thoughts go out to you at this difficult time.
Francis J.Figlear
peggy nye
November 26, 2019
Mrs Figlear was my nursing instructor at St Lukes. The woman had a kind heart, but made her point across.Very knowledgeable, loved to help all students. Rest in peace.
November 26, 2019
We will love you always!
Aurora, Rhonda, & Ryan Weaver
November 26, 2019
I will never forget Mrs. Figlear. She taught me the skills and knowledge I would need throughout my career but she also showed me the importance of compassion and caring through her actions. My favorite memory is the time she walked me down the hall on one of the nursing units. At the end of the hall she asked me what I observed and I listed a few things. She shared what she observed on her walk and blew me away with all she'd noticed. I learned the importance of observation that day and became far more alert when I was on the unit. Rest in peace Mrs. Figlear. Deb (McGhee) Mckinney, Class of 77.
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Cindi (Detweiler) Callantine, Class of 95
November 25, 2019
My deepest condolences to her family. Mrs. Figlear was such a sweet, soft spoken woman. A nursing instructor that genuinely cared for her students and who loved the profession she helped so many to enter into. May you rest in peace
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