Mary Zion Obituary
Mary C. “Pat” Zion (Nee Larkin), age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph John and Mary Josephine (Nee Patton) Larkin.
Pat is survived by her children Joe Sullivan (Maureen), Kathy Bartlett (Dan), Diane Zion, Jacqueline Viscidi, and our loving late sister Terry; Grandchildren, Danielle, Julie, Ashley, Caitlin, Chuck, Danny, Megan, Billy, Alesha, Alexander, Vanessa, Victoria, and Joey; 9 Great-grandchildren; Siblings, Elaine Clark, Richard Larkin (Jeanette), Penny Larkin, and Hugh Larkin; And many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Zion; Daughter, Terry Choate-Sullivan; and her brothers, Jack Larkin and Bernie Larkin.
Pat cooked for The Lady of Fatima in Clifton Heights. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Relatives and friends are invited to Pat’s viewing on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, Pa followed by her funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made in Pat’s name to GoodBoy Dog Recovery in Boothwyn, PA - goodboydogrecovery.com
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