Mary Angela Schell

Mary Angela Schell, 66, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday morning at Fritzingertown Senior Living.

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Grace (Forte) Delazio and was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.

Prior to her death, Mary Angela was the executive director of United Charities, West Hazleton. Through her work with United Charities, she touched many lives. Mary Angela approached each client with kindness and compassion. Mary Angela had a zest for life. She approached each day with a positive attitude and a strong faith. Her famous saying was, "Live life."

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, Ronald Schell, in 2020.

Surviving are her brother, Peter Delazio and his wife, Patricia, Weatherly; and her nieces, Nicole Fulmer, Bloomsburg; and Courtney Delazio, Mount Pocono. She is also survived by her great-nephew, CJ; and her great-niece, Ainsley, who were the lights of her life.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church.

Burial will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12th St., Hazleton, is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent through www.moranfuneral home.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, 750 N. Vine St., Hazleton, or to Hillside SPCA, 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA 17901.