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Mary Caffas Obituary
Mary Ellen was born in Wilkes-Barre on April 20, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph Golden and her mother, Jean (Nork) Golden of Mountain Top.
She was a member of Queen of Peace Church in Millersburg, where she served as a Eucharistic minister.
She was a teacher since 1972 at Upper Dauphin Area School District; a student council advisor; past president of the Teacher’s Union; ABC27 News Teacher of the Year; past president of the Upper Dauphin Rotary Club; a member of the Dauphin County Library System; Student Assistance Program; Teacher Exchange Program to Australia; Foreign Exchange Student Program; NEA; a former writer/editor for the Patriot News and Upper Dauphin Sentinel; Booster Club; PA Adopt a Highway; and a member of the Fresh Air Fund.
She was a graduate of Bloomsburg University.
She was the widow of John Louis Caffas, Jr.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by 10 sons, Edward of Halifax; Joseph of Halifax; Mike of Dalmatia; James of Lykens; Jason of Lykens; Kenneth of Harrisburg; David of Harrisburg; Mark of California; Rick of Elizabethville; and Shane of Elizabethville. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four sons, Matthew, Jack, Patrick, and Scott; and one daughter, Patricia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Help Christian Church, Lykens, at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005, with Father Darius Moss officiating. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 13, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and the family will be present from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc., Elizabethville. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dallas.
The family request donations be made to Mary Ellen Caffas Fund, c/o Mid Penn Bank, 2 E. Main St., PO Box R, Elizabethville, Pa. 17023.
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Bridget Shoop
May 25, 2005
Sorry for your loss; Mary was a great teacher, neighbor, and friend, ahe will be missed by all. Sincerely Bridget and Teea Shoop
Cynthia Kasper (Shoop)
May 25, 2005
My deepest sympathy for your loss, Mary was a good neighbor and Mother, she would always talk to you no matter where you were and was great with kids, she will be greatly missed, my preyers are with all her family. Sincerely Cynthia Kasper, neighbor
Bridget Shoop
May 25, 2005
Sorry for your loss; Mary was a great teacher, neighbor, and friend, ahe will be missed by all.
Tim and Kathy Newcomb
May 18, 2005
To the Caffas family:
She was well liked by our son Sean. She was a great person and will be missed by all. May God Bless all of you.
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Mike, Tammy, Amy, Billy, & Caleb Bordner
May 16, 2005
Caffas, Caffas, what a phenomenal lady, I am so glad god brought into my life. Like your son Dave said on Saturday "You are not retired you are up there teaching already." I am so glad I could spend the last mins of your life with you. You sure are an angel sent to me from up above. I love you so much and miss you. I can't wait to see you. You sure will not be forgotten in my heart. Love ya!!
Sharon &Todd Shade
May 16, 2005
Mrs C you were so very secial to everyone around you. There are so many things,we could say about u but to keep this short there is on e word to describe you and that is "Angel." We are really glad we got to spend time together,you were so much fun to be around. We are really gonna miss you in so many ways. Even though your life was so short you accompished so many things and touched so many lives. You were the greatest and you will surely be missed. Thanks for being who you were, you sure made a difference in our life. We love you and We are sure gonna miss you.
Eileen and son Casey Geiman
May 15, 2005
Our friend shall never be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mary Ellen Caffas. Each of you can be proud that you were in her life. What a great woman, sadly missing her.
Kelly Sims (Weaver) Frear
May 14, 2005
I am so sorry for you all. Mary spent time to mentor me when I joined her in the English Dept. at UDAMS. I will remember her always with warmth-- what a sunshiny smile she had!
Mary Cunningham
May 14, 2005
Mary will be grately missed by all who knew her.
Fay Nichols
May 13, 2005
To Mary's family, She will be missed by so very many. Weather it is at the school or at Koppy's buying bread. Mary always made time to ask how you were and how the family was doing. She touched so many lives it will be difficult to recall every memory. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Ashley Bailey
May 13, 2005
My deepest losts go to the family. I really was upset when I heard about it. I remeber all the good times we had in 8th grade with her as a teacher. She helped me though alot of problems I had. I would like to thank you but its hard. I would like to be there but its not possible at this point. Sorry. I love you Mrs. Caffas
Cindy Romberger
May 13, 2005
Deepest sympathy to the family of Mary Caffas, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We here on earth have lost our angel of mercy, however heaven has gained one great soul. Mary was a very large impact on this little town, and anywhere else she went, she left her mark. No one could have a bigger heart than Mary.
We are very proud to call Mary a true and loving friend. She will be missed but will remain in our hearts forever.
Much Love
The Romberger's
Cindy, Rod, Megz, Bryce & R.J.
Chandra Sides
May 13, 2005
Deepest sympathy to the family.
Mary will ALWAYS be in our hearts.
Love
Chandra Sides & Brice Hoke
Jill Collier
May 12, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mary Ellen Caffas. She was a wonderful woman who touched many lives. We know that she will continue her work in heaven!
Tim & Jill Collier & Family
Beth Krepich
May 12, 2005
People float in and out of our lives. Some touch us and leave their impact. Mary made a huge impact in many of our lives. Always a sunny disposition and a passion for helping people. She is truly one of God's angels.
Linda (Shade) Spotts
May 11, 2005
My sympathy and condolences go out to the children and grandchildren of Mary Ellen Caffas. She was an incredible woman who opened up her heart, home and life to many. She will be sadly missed by so many. I feel blessed to have known her. My prayers for peace and comfort are with you all. May you draw your strength from God during this difficult time.
Ronald & Eleanor Hall
May 11, 2005
Cousin Mary Ellen was a true gift from God. She lived the Christian life and will be rewarded for all of the great things that she did.
Brandon Marsico
May 11, 2005
My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Caffas, I truly understand how much such a wonderful women is being missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Not a memory of UDA is complete without Mrs. Caffas, a wonderful teacher, woman, mother and friend who will never be forgotten. I seen a little plaque a few weeks ago that simply stated "A Teacher takes a hand opens a mind and touches a heart" and it reminded me of my 8th grade year, starting new at UDA. May she rest in peace...
The Staff of Hoover Funeral Home
May 11, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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