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Mary O'Brien Obituary
JENKINS TWP. — Mary E. O'Brien, 78, of Inkerman, Jenkins Township, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2024, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born on Aug. 12, 1945, in Jenkins Township, she was the daughter of the late Lehman and Alice (Gatch) Hall. Mary was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, and was employed at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township, for many years until her retirement. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Ernest, Phillip, and Robert Aksomitis, and Francis Hall.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Terrance E. O'Brien, Inkerman; sons: Terry O'Brien and his wife Liz, Throop; Kenny O'Brien and his wife Lisa, Arizona; and Phil O'Brien, Inkerman; grandchildren: Rory, Conor, Sofia, and Olivia; as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston, PA 18640, in Mary's memory.
To leave Mary's family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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Deborah (Kosisky) Tykosh
February 6, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
May she rest in peace.
Deborah (Kosisky) Tykosh
Frank Breza
Brenda narsavage
February 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss.Mary was such a awesome person.I worked with her at Wesley village.We had many laughs together.Mary was such a great friend.
Patrick Murphy
February 4, 2024
I knew her from school. Very nice girl.
Carrie
February 4, 2024
Terry and family,
We are happy to have gotten to know Mary these last few years of being neighbors. She was a strong woman. You´re all in our thoughts.
Eddie & Carrie
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