Maryanne Donohue Obituary

Maryanne Donohue of the Green Ridge section of Scranton died Monday at home following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Donohue. They were married for 43 years.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late attorney Robert E. and Mary E. O'Brien, she was a graduate of Cathedral High School and a summa cum laude graduate of Marywood College. Following graduation, she served with the faculty of Central High School in Scranton. She was a member of St. Paul's Church, Scranton.

Also surviving are two sons, attorney Joseph and wife, Jill Donohue of Louisville, Ky.; and Patrick and wife, Kristen Donohue of Clarks Summit; two daughters, attorney Ann and husband, Tim Martin of Bethesda, Md.; and Dr. Mary Ellen and husband, Michael O'Donnell of Berwyn, Pa.; four brothers, Robert O'Brien of Huntington, N.Y.; Joseph O'Brien of New York City; Dennis O'Brien of Ellicott City, Md.; and Kevin O'Brien of Washington, D.C.; three sisters, Ellen O'Brien of Scranton; Joan Volz of Scranton; and Maureen McAliney of Scranton; seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Friday from the Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, 1512 Penn Ave., Scranton. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

Friends may call today, 3 to 7 p.m. All those attending the funeral are asked to proceed directly to the church. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Center, Scranton. To offer an online condolence, visit odonnellfuneral.com.

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Published by Scranton Times from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Maryanne Donohue

13 Entries

Gene Sweet

July 27, 2012

Joe & all O'Briens:
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Maryanne.
My thoughts are with you all.

July 23, 2012

Joey, Bobby, Joannie, O'Brien and Donohue Families,

I was so deeply saddened when I heard of the loss of your sister Maryanne. I have such great and fond memories of being at your house and playing basketball in your driveway and Maryanne always there with a laugh and a smile.

Please know that you have my deepest and most sincere sympathy and I think we all just lost an older sister in her passing.

You all are in my thoughts and prayers,

Tucker Roche and the entire Roche Family

Billy and Nancy Nealon

July 20, 2012

To the O'Brien and Donahue families:

I offer my thoughts and prayers to the O'Brien and Donahue families and in particular to Bobby at this sad time. You have always remembered me and my family Bobby with your years of friendship and generosity. As your lifelong friend and friend to Joey, Joanie, and all the O'Briens and Donahues, know that you and Maryanne will be remembered in our prayers.

July 20, 2012

I was a playground instructor at Cooper School with Maryanne and Jerry Butler in the mid 60's. Maryanne was wonderful with the children and a joy to work with. You, her husband, and children were so blessed to have had her. My sympathy to you all.

Sincerely, Susie Hess Hazelton

Rick Naughton

July 19, 2012

To the entire Donohue famly, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Your mom was a terrific woman who was so sweet and kind to me. I will always remember her smile and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim (Bullett) Fisher

July 19, 2012

Dear Mr. Donohue, Ann, Mary Ellen, Joe and Patrick:

My heart goes out to you all. I am thinking of you and praying for you. I remember that your mom always had a smile on her face. And she had a way of making you feel special. She was a great person and a wonderful mom. She will be missed by all of us.

Pat White

July 18, 2012

Dear Bob and Joe,

Sorry to read about the passing of your sister. Although I never met her, reading the comments of others tells me what kind of a person she must have been. It is never easy when something like this happens, words fall so short. Remember the good times you shared with her. I will remember her in my prayers.

Pat & TL Lavelle

July 18, 2012

Dear Joannie,Bobby,& Joey,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Maryanne. You and the entire O'Brien family are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time

Marty Ferguson

July 18, 2012

My Dear Donahue/O'Brien friends,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Maryanne was always so good to me. Had a way of making everyone feel welcome and important. I remember her when she was running the playground at Robert Morris. She treated each kid, no matter how annoying, as though they were the most important person on earth. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Abby and Patti

July 18, 2012

Pat and Kristen,

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your mother and family are in our thoughts and prayers.

John T. Comerford

July 18, 2012

To all of the O'Brien's:

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Maryanne. Please accept the most sincere condolences from my whole family, especially Lydia. Maryanne was a treasure.

There were 9 of us Comerford's from Columbia St. .... and four of the Comerford boys literally lived in your driveway through middle and high school. I can still remember the day you all moved in. She was always ready to greet us at the back door when we needed something. At times I can't believe how supportive your entire family was to so many of the young men of Green Ridge.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

John Comerford (Williamsport)

July 18, 2012

Dear Pat and Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that your mother, you, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

With sympathy,

Brian Pelcin
The University of Scranton

P.J. McDonough

July 18, 2012

Dear Bob, Joe, Joanie and all the O'Briens

Mary Ann and I are so sorry to hear about Mary Anne. I remember her so well.

It seems like just yesterday that she was running in and out of your house on Electric Street while we played basketball in the driveway.

My Mom always commented how friendly and nice MaryAnne was each and every time she saw her. It certainly sounds like she had a great family and a full life.

She is in our thoughts and prayers

P.J.& Mary Ann McDonough

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