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Mary-Deane McVay Obituary

Mary-Deane McVay passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born September 2, 1945, to the late Lorena M. Picard and the late Gilbert Picard. She was retired from the customer service / healthcare industry. Mary-Deane loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends, bonfires, concerts with her beer and tomato juice. She is survived by her four children, Lisa (Michael Donella), Jimbo, Bill and Missy Sarasnick; eight grandchildren, Carl Rubin (Tonya), Michael and Abby Donella, Jimbo III and Michael Sarasnick, Amanda Johnson, Bill and Kayla Sarasnick; and eight great- grandchildren. A celebration of life memorial will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, February 13, in William G. Neal Funeral Home, Washington.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2026.

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Jamie Comfort

February 12, 2026

She was a funny caring woman and my heart goes out to her kids and gkids I know they loved her sooo much

Charlene E. McVay

February 9, 2026

I'm so sorry to hear that Mary passed. My deepest sympathy to all of you. RIP Mary

Diane Fender-Friend.

February 9, 2026

It was a pleasure to know you. I always thought you were a delight & a trip to be around. May you RIP. You will definitely be missed by many. Till we meet again!!!

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