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Mary Ellen Ross Ferris, 76, of Ridge Avenue, Kingston, passed away Wednesday evening, November 23, 2011, at home following an illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 24, 1934, in Watsontown, Pa., she was the adopted daughter of the late Alice R. Ross of Kingston. Mary Ellen graduated from the former Kingston High School, Kingston, the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Kingston, and received a bachelor of science degree in nursing education from Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. Mary Ellen was very active throughout her lifetime. She was a Girl Scout leader, past president of the West Side Junior Women's Club, past junior director of the Luzerne County Federation of Women's Clubs, past president of the West Side Evening Women's Club, a past member of the GFWC Northeastern Women's Club, and for the past 40 years was a volunteer for the Association for the Blind as a vision screener. She was very involved in a women's golf league at the Applewood Golf Course, Harding. Mary Ellen was an active member of the Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. She resided most of her life in Kingston and truly enjoyed spending her summers with her family at their cottage on North Lake, Sweet Valley. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, Jim. Surviving, besides her husband of 53 years, Jim, are her children, Carol Troy and her husband, Doug, of Bradford, N.H.; Marie, of Kingston; Jimmy and his wife, Margie, of Mount Kisco, N.Y.; grandchildren, Patrick Troy of Philadelphia and Ally Troy of Bradford, N.H. Mary Ellen fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past 14 years with an amazingly positive attitude. She was so appreciative of the great care and compassion she received from Dr. David W. Greenwald and the staff at Medical Oncology Associates of Wyoming Valley, Kingston. Funeral for Mary Ellen will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Church of Christ Uniting, corner of East Market Street and Sprague Avenue, Kingston, with the Rev. Dr. Carol Ann Fleming officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Memorial donations may be made to Medical Oncology Associates Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704.
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Bernie Klein
November 19, 2021
Mary Ellen and Jim were two of my favorite people from our high school years and was happy to see them at our reunion in 2009.
Bernie Klein
November 19, 2020
Still have fond memories of Mary and Jim and am thankful I got to see both of them at a KHS reunion in 2009.
Nancy Worden
November 30, 2011
Mary Ellen ~ A beautiful soul ~ to know her was a special gift. She was always a Joy with a positive Spirit. While your hearts are sad, her Light will ever be near you. My deepest sympathy and love.
Betty Habler
November 29, 2011
Dear Marie,
I was very saddened to first learn of your mom's death as I lectored this past Sunday, but I am so glad I saw you in church. Although I met your mother only briefly, I can tell that she was a very loving, caring, and courageous soul. You also have those characteristics, and I know your mother was proud to have you as a daughter, and very proud of her family. I know how difficult it is to lose a mother, especially during the holidays, so my love and prayers go to you, your father, Carol, Jimmy, and all of your extended family and friends. I am sure that she is continually smiling at all of you from her heavenly home! May the love of friends and family give you much comfort during this difficult time.
Love and prayers to all.
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Ree Schilling
November 27, 2011
Dear Mr. Ferris, Carol, Marie and Jimmy:
It is with great sadness that I write this note. I have so many positive memories of Mary Ellen; without a doubt she was one of the kindest persons I have ever met. She always made me feel that she cared deeply for my brother,sisters, and me, and it was always very easy to talk to her. I know how much she loved my mom and dad, and she often shared stories about them that helped me know them in ways I never would have. I always will treasure the talks we had, and her sense of humor and positive outlook on life!
She also was very proud of her family! Always! The last time I saw her at North Lake a couple of summmers ago she was proudly updating me on everyone's lives. Needless to say, even though we hadn't seen one another in some time it was like no time at all had passed. She was such a genuine person.
I loved Mary Ellen and I am thankful to have had her in my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and my door is always open to all of you and your families. Beth Anne and I are both living in St. Augustine, Florida, and would welcome you any time.
Love and peace to you in this difficult time.
Ree Schilling
Ken Payer
November 27, 2011
Mr.Ferris----SO very sorry on hearing of the passing of your wife of 53 years---take care---Ken Payer, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sam Shugar
November 27, 2011
Jim,
This is such a sad way to reconnect after, lo these many years, but you and your family have been in my thought often. May God bless you and yours in this time of grief. Mary Ellen is in a better place, free of suffering and pain. Feel her presence and rejoice in her better status with her creator.
Love to all,
Jane (Gabel) White
November 25, 2011
Mr. Ferris, Carol & Marie I was saddened to learn that your wife, mother, friend passed away. I will always remember her lovely smile, her wave whenever she saw anyone in my family and the time she took to catch up whenever she saw me on Ridge Ave. She will always be part of my Ridge Ave memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you & you family. My sincerest sympathies.
November 25, 2011
Jim, Durelle and I are away but we wanted to express our sympathy to you and your family. Mary Ellen was a wonderful woman. We always had fun when we worked together. We laughed a lot. I had a chance to say hello the last time she was at the office. I also appreciated her dedication to the Blinf Association. Mary Ellen will be remembered warmly and missed by her many friends. Connie & Durelle Scott
Christine and Tina Murphy
November 25, 2011
Marie,
My mother and I send you our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your mom was a great lady and we will never forget her. God bless !!
November 25, 2011
Jim,
My condolences on the passing of your wife.
Donald McFadden
Wayne Thomas
November 25, 2011
Jim:
Although Marie and I are away, our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. What a wonderful lady!!
My fond memories of Mary Ellen go back to the late 40's and early 50's when she and Beverly Jones tried to teach me how to waltz at Aunt Maes. I can still remember: 1 - 1,2. She will always be an integral part of North Lake. God Bless!
Wayne and Marie Thomas
Nancy Brown Williams
November 25, 2011
Dear Jim....no words can aptly express how I feel. She was such a joy to be around ...her up-beat attitude was so catching. She made everyone around her feel better.
Bernie Klein
November 25, 2011
My sincere condelences to Jim and family. Have many fond memories of Mary Ellen & Jim as classmates at KHS, class of 1952. Glad I got to see her at a recent class reunion
Bob Rushworth
November 25, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy. I hope and pray that the Ferris family will have strength during this time of loss.
Bill Rolland
November 25, 2011
Dear Jim,
Billy, Robby and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know that words ring rather hollow right now. Other the than Lord, no one knows exactly how you feel. Rest assured that if you allow Jesus to take the lead at this time, your physical, emotional and spiritual needs will be met. His love is sufficient. What a blessing it was that you had one another for some many years.
Thank you for being a friend to our family.
Walt Marriott
November 25, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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