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Mary Metz Obituary
HARVEYS LAKE — Mary (Lauck) Metz, 72, of Harveys Lake, passed away Aug. 27, 2021, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her husband and family.
Mary was born April 28, 1949, at Nesbitt Hospital in Kingston. She was the first of four children of Paul and Marie (Parulis) Lauck, of West Pittston. In 1967, she was part of the first graduating class of Wyoming Area High School. She went on to Wilkes University, where she completed her four-year business degree in three years. Mary spent more than a decade of her professional career at Jewelcor.
She met the love of her life, John Metz, in the '80s, and they were married in 1990. They shared a love for life and each other. She enjoyed days at the lake, sunset cruises, trips with dear friends, travels all over the world, entertaining guests, gourmet food and mighty fine wines. Being a dog mom to her beloved German shepherds was one of her greatest joys.
Her smile, warm hospitality, kindness and generosity will be missed by all of her family and friends. Her life was filled with love, blessings and many fortunes, including her love for her nieces and nephews — Emily (Gary), Sara (Chris), Melanie (Rory), Matt, Jamie (Ontario), Rose, Samantha, Bobby and Juliet — and grandchildren:Kaitlyn, Ashley and Jeffrey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother-in-law Kevin Powers.
Surviving are her husband, John Metz and his children, John and Roberta, Jeff and Susan, and Maureen and Sean; brother Paul Lauck and his wife Connie, sister Ann Powers and her brother Bob Lauck and wife Rachel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Therese's Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wyoming. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Misericordia University, at the Anderson Sports and Health Center.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Mary's name to the ALS Foundation.
Arrangements by Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., Shavertown.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Metz
Sandy Kirkavitch
February 20, 2022
Cousin John and family,
I am so sorry to hear of this news of your wife passing. My deepest sympathy to the family and to you my cousin John.
Aunt Mary's Metz Kirkavitch kids.
John Papi
Stanley Kirkavitch
Sandy Kirkavitch
Carol Breman Nemo
September 17, 2021
Dear John and Family,
Bob and I were very saddened to hear of Mary's passing. We send you strength and love during this difficult time, and hope that your wonderful memories of your dear Mary will sustain you. May her memory be for blessing.
Carole and Steven Stone
September 12, 2021
I will never forget DOG MOM. Our condolences to you, dear John, and your family. You are in our prayers.
Rob Canney Healthcare District
September 8, 2021
On behalf of your extended Metz Family in the Canney district including the Crozer Health Hospitals, Devereux Whitlock, Moravian Village, Stella Maris and Mercy Medical Center Baltimore, we all offer our condolences and will keep Mrs. Metz memory alive in our interactions with each other and those we serve.
Allen & Lisa DuPont
September 5, 2021
John,
We pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.
carol and David Howell
September 5, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to John and your entire family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Carol and David
LauraMc
September 4, 2021
Much love to the Metz family. Take care of each other in your time of sorrow.
John and Tina Dowd
September 1, 2021
John and family,
So many people came to honor Mary yesterday. Lean on us when needed so that we can help in any way to ease the sorrow that her passing means to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie and Wayne Thomas
September 1, 2021
Dear John and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary was a kind and special person. We know she will be missed by many. GOD BLESS.
Marie and Wayne Thomas
Katie Ann Lucas
September 1, 2021
Mr. Metz and family, I am deeply saddened for your loss. Words, no matter how kind, can't mend your heartache. When someone as special as Mary lives the way she did, her legacy is sure to live on through the many lives she touched. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony and Linda Ciliberti
September 1, 2021
John and Family,
We are heartbroken for the loss of Mary. Our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely Linda and Tony
Susan Smith-Halbing
August 31, 2021
Dear John & Family,
I am so sad to hear of Mary´s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest peacefully until we meet again.
With deepest sympathies,
Susan Smith-Halbing
Marilyn Sobieski
August 31, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Mary´s family.
Beathe and Jerry Elden
August 31, 2021
Dear John, Bea and I heard the sad news of Mary passing. We send you and your family our condolences and deep sympathy at this difficult time. Please know know that our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely Bea and Jerry
Beathe & Jerry Elden
August 31, 2021
We send out condolonces
The Sell Family
August 31, 2021
Dear John, we are so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. We were fortunate to know her and spend time with her. May God bless you and the entire family during this difficult time.
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Dietary Team
August 31, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Metz, John, Jeff, Maureen, extended family and also the Lauck family. Mary will remain in our hearts for the beautiful and kind woman that she was. Her memory will live forever in the hearts of those who loved her.
Lori & Keith Armstrong and family
August 31, 2021
Keith and I are so sorry to hear of Mary´s passing. We will always remember Mary's beautiful smile and kind heart. We so enjoyed spending time with her and John at Harvest meetings. Our prayers are with John and the entire Metz family.
Jerry & Kelly Natishan
August 31, 2021
Mr. Metz, John, Maureen and Jeff, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your entire family in these difficult times.
St Mary Lewiston EVS Team Peter Kapottos, Heather Frederick and Josh Bowri
August 31, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruth Bartush & Chef Joe Palmieri
August 31, 2021
Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
Jeff Hosle
August 30, 2021
John and family,so sorry to hear of this sad news,May she Rest In Peace Heaven is a wonderful place
Michelle Andersen
August 30, 2021
Dear John
I am so sorry for your loss. May our prayers lift you in this time
Jenny Johns
August 30, 2021
Mr. Metz and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Mary. She was such a kind lady. I enjoyed talking with her over the years. Sending love and prayers from Erie, PA
Love,
Jenny Johns
Nello Allegrucci and Jennie Murray
August 30, 2021
Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. We loved Mary and will miss her! God bless you...Jennie & Nello
Rita Pahl and Family
August 30, 2021
Mr. Metz , Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rose Mantione & the Metz First Hospital Team
August 30, 2021
Our deepest sympathy & prayers to Mr. Metz, Jeff, Maureen, John & family. Mrs. Metz was always so welcoming, kind & treated you like family. May God bless all of you & give you strength during this difficult time.
Steve Kline, Kevin Hardy, Katharine Estes
August 30, 2021
The dietary team at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown sends their deepest sympathies to the entire Metz family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Louis Roppoli
August 30, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Rita Nosal
August 30, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of your wife´s passing. My sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Roland Taylor
August 30, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Metz family in this difficult time. I hope god comforts and strengthen you.
Steve Kline, Kevin Hardy, Katharine Estes
August 30, 2021
The dietary team at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown sends their deepest sympathies to the entire Metz family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Metz at St. Coletta of Greater Washington
August 30, 2021
Sending all our love and prayers during this difficult time. Mary's smile and warm embrace will be greatly missed.
Sharon Smith
August 30, 2021
John and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mary´s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. It´s been years, but I remember Mary as such a kind and sweet person. I have fond memories of some good times while living on Bird Key and a visit to your lovely home on Harvey´s Lake. May you find comfort in the beautiful life you shared. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick Connolly
August 30, 2021
Mr. Metz, John, Maureen, and Jeff,
I am sorry to hear of Mary's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Dick, Kristin, Zachary, and Kaitlin Connolly
Dunedin, FL
Metz at Lancaster Bible College
August 30, 2021
We send our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jeff Gilmore BMH
August 30, 2021
Metz Family,
Having heavy losses in the past year I know there is nothing that can be said to ease your pain. There is not a day that goes by that you wouldn't trade everything for one more moment. I have some comfort in knowing that my daughter is being loved by her heavenly father ( more so than I ever could) and that she is out of the daily pain she had. I know that this doesn't supply any comfort now, but in time I hope that the sadness turns to memories of joy and the hurt turns to the knowledge that one day you will see Mary again. Keeping you in my thoughts and praying God eases your pain.
Chad Henderson Steve Lynch Keith Wilk
August 30, 2021
From Your EVS Management Team at St. Vincent Charity. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Metz family.
Kelly Galloway and Chef Jerald Rogers, Metz Culinary Management St. Luke's
August 30, 2021
Our most heartfelt condolences for losing someone so special
from your life.
Jinny Savage
August 30, 2021
Dear John and family, I am so saddened to hear this news about Mary. I am sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Jayne Epstein
August 30, 2021
I am so saddened to hear of Mary's passing. We were close friends during high school and I have many fond memories of the sweet person she was and of our times together. My sincere condolences to the family.
Diane & Len Medura
August 29, 2021
John and family: So sorry for the loss of Mary. We are at a loss for words to express our feelings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She was a special lady and will be missed. Hugs to you all. RIP Mary!
David Wasilowski
August 29, 2021
To the Metz Family
So sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Steve Carideo
August 29, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy Vinglas
August 29, 2021
The staff and I at Juniata Valley School District would like to send our condolences to the entire Metz family.
Jill Schwartz
August 29, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Mary´s passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Gary and Lindsay Nataupsky
August 29, 2021
John, Lindsay and I want to extend our sincere sympathies to you and you family. May her memory be a blessing.
Kevin Withers (Metz at PCH Stairways BH)
August 29, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss! I grieve with you! It was a pleasure meeting Mrs. Metz at the conference. Such a kind woman! She will be truly missed!
Eileen Horn (Katie Lucas´ Mom)
August 29, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pat and Don Racek
August 29, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to John and his family. Mary will now rest in peace in heaven. We will remember Mary in our prayers.
Frank Heylek
August 29, 2021
I am so fortunate to have to have known Mary, I am saddened, and will truly miss her!
Steve & Tina Romaniello
August 29, 2021
Thinking of you and family during this difficult time.
Debra Rosenberg
August 29, 2021
To John and family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your Mary today and always. May her memory be a blessing.
Jay Butler
August 29, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Metz and Lauck families during this time.
May God bless and keep all of you.
Annette McBryan, (Villa Sacred Heart)
August 29, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Griffin
August 29, 2021
So sorry to learn of Mary s passing. She was a lovely person, always smiling.
Mary Griffin
August 29, 2021
Sorry to learn of Mary´s passing. She was a lovely person. Mary Griffin
Jerry bonner
August 29, 2021
Dear John and Metz family we are so sorry to hear about your beautiful wife Mary passing please accept our condolences may Mary rest in peace sincerely jerry alice bonner family daytona beach florida
Kelly and Brent Lewis
August 29, 2021
All our love to you and your family during this difficult time for you all....
Michelle Ciampi Reilly
August 29, 2021
John and family,
I´m so very sorry for the loss of Mary. She was always so warm and kind to me throughout the years. Prayers to your family.
Barbara Keder Pumplun
August 29, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Metz and Lauck families. Mary was not only a classmate but a long time friend. She was an awesome Litvak lady!
Sr Carol Rittner, RSM
August 29, 2021
I am so sorry to learn today of your dear Mary´s death. My deepest condolences to you, John, and to all your family. May Mary Rest In Peace. I regret I cannot express my condolences in person, as I am away from NE PA until the middle of September. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Sr Carol Rittner RSM
Adam Gonzalez
August 29, 2021
Our deepest sympathies. You're in our prayers. God Bless.
Adam, Maureen, Sarah
Bill Goldsworthy
August 28, 2021
John and family, I am so sorry to read of Mary's passing, cherish the great memories!
Tina Flowers
August 28, 2021
My deepest condolences Prayers of Strength & Comfort for the Metz family as you grieve your loss , Heaven has gained an Angel Mrs. Metz was so beautiful and kind , I always looked forward to seeing her at the Leadership Conferences and talking to her .
Muggy/Gordon
August 28, 2021
John and family
Our deepest condolences in your loss of Mary.
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