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Mary English Obituary

DALLAS — Mary Louise English, 69, of Dallas, formerly of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.

Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Schultz) Moyer. Mary Louise attended Polyclinic Nursing School in Harrisburg and worked as a nurse in various capacities for 30 years. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Dr. Richard English; her four daughters, Jennifer English Ericson and her husband, Brent, of Fairfax, Va.; Jacquelyn English, of Pennsauken, N.J.; Meredith English Wall and her husband, Ken, of Shavertown; and Melissa English Zachowski and her husband, Joe, of Washington Township, N.J.; her precious grandchildren, Alivia and Carolyn Wall, William Ericson and John Joseph Zachowski; siblings, Pat Sorenson, Diane Startzel, Jacqueline Moyer and John Moyer, in addition to several cherished nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to join Richard and their daughters for a Memorial visitation on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a memorial donation be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society (LLS).

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

Published by Times Leader from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2020.

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MIchele Rogers

November 9, 2020

Dr English and family, my sincere sympathy for your loss. I was your patient at the Kingston practice and heard you speak so much about your wonderful wife.I will say prayers for Mary and you and your family.

Karen Prohonic

November 6, 2020

Dr. ENGLISH AND FAMILY, IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I'VE BEEN A PATIENT OF DR ENGLISH FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND HE ALWAYS TALKED SO LOVINGLY OF MARY.MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.KAREN PROHONIC

Jeff and Lynn Sands

November 2, 2020

We’re so sorry to hear about Mary Louise. We’ll always think of her smile and laugh. Our thoughts and love are with all of you.

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Paul and Cheryl Dicton

October 25, 2020

Dr. English and family, Our sincerest sympathies with prayers for comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Paul and Cheryl Dicton

October 25, 2020

Dr. English and family, Our sincerest sympathies with prayers for comfort and peace and this difficult time.

October 25, 2020

Rick, Missy, and family,

I am very sorry to hear about Mary Louise's passing. May she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jocelyn Hook and family

Rose Perkowski

October 24, 2020

Dr English& Family
My sincere sympathies to you and your family

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc.

140 N. Main St., Shavertown, PA

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