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MaryJane Mahal Obituary
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MaryJane was born in Pottsville, Pa. on May 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Anne (Kiss) and Harold R. Hahn. She was the widow of Joseph P. Mahal Jr. who died, June 17, 2010.
In addition to her husband Joe, her father Harold, and her best friend, her mother Anne, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Pizano, her brother George Hahn, and a niece, Christine Goodman.
She is survived by her son, Mark J., husband of Gay A. Mahal, a daughter Michelle, wife of Salvatore Modesto. She is also survived by the lights of her life, her grandchildren, Holly Mahal, M. Ian Mahal, Dylan J. Mahal, S. Seth, husband of Dana Modesto, Jonah Modesto, Zachary Modesto. Great grandchildren, Liam and Amelie Modesto, and Logan Modesto. Her brother-in-law Sergio Pizano. Her nephews and nieces, Dr. Sara Pizano, Rafael Pizano, Karen Hahn, Peter Mahal, Kathy Muldowney, Mimi Mahal, Dr. Richard Tananis, Noreen Marzano and Dr. L.J. Tananis.
The "Heavens" became a bit brighter Saturday night when Jane crossed over from this mortal world. A beautiful, loving, kind, caring, artistic, generous to a fault woman. One who always gave to others, never for herself. "Special" is the word that described her best. One who forever opened her home to her children's friends and treated them as if they were her own. As a mother and mother-in-law, one could not ask for better. A woman whose world revolved around her grandchildren, of whom all referred to her as "Bab". She was there to show her love and support for them for everything. Everything!
For the countless who knew MaryJane Mahal, you were all blessed.
Her legacy shall live on in every act of kindness she ever showed.
All are most respectfully invited to attend a Visitation 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 22nd at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc.
Interment is private for the family in Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Minersville Free Public Library.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., entrusted with the arrangements.
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Betty Jean Lazarchick
November 19, 2025
Jane was always a joy to meet. She was always kind, thoughtful, and sincere. I will always remember her smile. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. May God take her on angel wings to heaven.
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Maryanne Maccarone
November 18, 2025
My heart goes out to all of you on the passing of a Beautiful Mother and Grandmother. She was always so kind to my Mom, Dad, Brother, Son and me. She was a Beautiful Angel. I was so Blessed to know her. She never ignored me. Her face always lit up when she saw me with a big smile. She will be forever remembered. God Bless her and her wonderful family. Eternal rest. Amen. Prayers.
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, Inc.
104 South 4th Street, Minersville, PA 17954
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