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1929
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2025
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Mary Bandanza Obituary
Born May 28, 1929 in Sigel, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the later John P. And Catherine (Songer) O'Donnell.
She is survived by her children, Catherine A. (William deceased) DiCarlo, Thomas E. (Billie Ann) Bandanza, Patricia (Steven) Brand, Robert M. (Bridget) Bandanza, Paul W. (Cheryl) Bandanza, Deborah C. Bandanza (Alexander Crawford), Marie E. (Rene) Cerda. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren, Patrick, Christopher, and Eric DiCarlo, Michelle and Corinne Bandanza, Andrea and Jonathan Brand, Robert and Nicole Bandanza, Anthony and Alaina Bandanza, Alexander, Julia, and Daniel Crawford, Olivia and Lauren Cerda. She is also survived by her 8 great-grandchildren, Cera Richards, Chase DiCarlo, William and Chloe Maxwell, Hudson and Logan Bandanza, Charlotte and Aiden Brand.
She graduated from Sigel High School in 1947. She then moved to Washington D.C.. She worked as a secretary for the Commerce Department from 1947 until her marriage in 1953. She was a dedicated wife and homemaker. From 1980 until 1994, she worked as a bookkeeper for a medical group. Upon retirement, she and her husband moved to Frederick, Maryland.
Mary enjoyed cooking, baking, preparing holidays for the family, sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles, and playing Scrabble. But more than anything else she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a long-time communicant of St. Katherine Drexel Church.
We are grateful for the care she received from Frederick Health Hospice.
There will be no viewing.
Friends and family can gather at St. Katherine Drexel Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Maryland 21702 on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 9:30 am until the start of the Memorial Mass at 10:00 am. Inurnment will take place immediately following the service at Saint Katherine Drexel Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Katherine Drexel's Building Fund, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Maryland 21702 or Frederick Health Hospice. Mary Bandanza
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Suzanne Bandanza
November 4, 2025
God blessed Mary with 96 years, and I can't imagine how many memories for all those who loved her. She is with Santo now, together in eternity, catching him up on all he needs to know regarding their family. We are so very sorry for your loss - xoxo. Jim, Sue and Lane Marie Bandanza
Pat Bandanza
November 4, 2025
God you have a beautiful angel in your hands now. Please take good care of her and watch over us all. I will miss you Mom so very much. I was honored to be a member of the family. I love you Mom, you are at peace with Dad. God bless and we will meet again.
Marie Cerda
November 4, 2025
You were the best Mom! You were so loving and taught me so many things. My dear friend Danielle so eloquently said: "She has left an incredible legacy with her beautiful large family. I think they don't make people like your mom anymore. She's of a special generation that we had the privilege to know and love."
I am so happy that you made it back to Dad and you can be together for eternity. I will miss and love you forever!!!! Marie
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