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Mary Perry Obituary
CLARKS SUMMIT — Mary Lou Perry, 72, of Clarks Summit, died Tuesday morning, April 29, 2014, in Commonwealth Hospice at Regional Hospital of Scranton.
Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Isabelle Murray.
She was a graduate of Marywood Seminary High School, Scranton, and earned her nursing degree from Penn State University.
Mary Lou worked as a local realtor from many years and prior to her retirement was employed as a nurse at a local hospital.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit.
Mary Lou was a loving person who enjoyed spending time at Lake Winola and trips to the beach. She also spent her time volunteering at the St. Joseph's Festival. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are two sons, Mark Eckersley and his wife, Lori, Clarks Summit, and Brant Eckersley and his companion, Tamara, Virginia; a daughter, Peir Serota and her husband, Jeff, California; six grandchildren, Evan, Brad, Ryan, and Tyler Eckersley and Roen and Race Serota; a sister and best friend, Gloria McHugh and her husband, Joseph, Clarks Green; and several nieces and nephews.
The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff at Commonwealth Hospice at Regional Hospital and Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
A memorial Mass was held from the church of St. Benedict, Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.lawrenceeyoungfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Perry
May 8, 2014
To May Lou's Family : I went to high school with your mom and we lived in oakmont park as young brides at the same time. My deepest sympathy is extended to all of her wonderful family.
Michele Fara Mann
Joan Foley
May 5, 2014
Dear Gloria and family: I am so sorry for your loss and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Goodline
May 5, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Archie Parker
May 5, 2014
Mark, Brant, Peir, and family,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joan Larney-Bunnell
May 4, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Mary Lou, and we had many great times. May she rest in the arms of God and the angels.
Jerry & Kathy Myers
May 4, 2014
To Marylou's Family, We are so very sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frani Jones
May 3, 2014
To Mary Lou's family, Dave and I extend our deepest sympathy. May you hold dear in your heart your most treasured memories.
Tom McDonnell
May 3, 2014
My dear Mary Lou it is so sad to hear of your passing. I remember all the great times at Lake Winola. Growing up together was a blast. Will miss you
May 3, 2014
We are all so very sorry for your loss of your mother as well as a grandmother and mother in law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all love The Kalmanowicz Family
Mike & Joanie Gajda
May 2, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
May 2, 2014
To the Perry Family,
Extending my deepest sympathy and remembering our young days at Lake Winola. Love and Prayers, Alice McGough-Tighe, Scranton
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