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Mary Mihalik Obituary

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Mary J. Mihalik, 96, of Greenwood, Ind., formerly of Marietta, entered into her eternal rest Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

Born in Shamokin, she was the loving wife of the late Michael B. Mihalik and daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Bascavage Visneski.

Mary was the co-owner of the Mike Mihalik Fuel Co., which operated in the Marietta, Bainbridge and Maytown areas from 1950 until her retirement in 1979.

She was a devout Catholic and was a member of Council of Catholic Women and American Legion Auxiliary Post 466, Marietta.

Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Mihalik, Greenwood, Ind., and Sandra A. Mihalik, Helena, Mont.; five grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Veronica Staveckas and Nellie Krankoski.

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MIHALIK — Mary J. Mihalik, 96, of Greenwood, Ind. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 599 W. Center St., Elysburg. Final commendation and farewell will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap. There will a public viewing from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mary's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 800-805-5856, www.stjude.org. Smedley Funeral Home Ltd., Marietta, has charge of the arrangements. To share your fondest memories of Mary, go to www.lifecelebration.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 12, 2012.

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WE WERE SADDEN TO HEAR THAT MARY PASSED AWAY. SHE WAS LOVED BY STAFF AND RESIDENTS HERE IN GREENWOOD.
I WILL NEVER FORGET HALLOWEEN 2 YEARS AGO WHEN MARY DRESSED UP AS LUCY FROM I LOVE LUCY! MARY WAS A HOOT AND HAD A GREAT TIME! OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY...
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