Mary E. Bartley

March 10, 1940 to March 10, 2015

Mary Ellen OHara Bartley passed away peacefully Friday evening at St. Marys Villa Nursing Home with her daughter, Kathleen Burns, by her side. She was the widow of Edward F. Bartley, who died in 1997Born January 30, 1921, daughter of the late William and Kathleen OHara, she was a graduate of St. Pauls High School. She was very active throughout her life with organizations like the Red Cross, United Way, and University of Scranton Faculty Guild, where she served as President. Mary had a zest for life; with her husband Ed, she enjoyed traveling abroad, hosting wonderful parties, and dancing together whenever there was an opportunity. They often enjoyed extended visits to New York City. Mary was a talented seamstress and quilter. She knitted so well that her daughter never learned. She was an intelligent, warm-hearted, and generous friend to many and especially her family.The family would like to thank the staff of St Marys Villa Residence and Nursing Home for the exceptional care extended to Mary over the past six years.Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Burns and husband, Gerald; a sister, Kathleen OHara McGoff; grandchildren, Attorney Jerry Burns and wife Sue, Havertown, Ellen K Hartman and husband Rick, Dr. Anne Burns Thomas and husband Jim, all of Ithaca; Peter OBoyle and companion Jane Burroughs, Scranton; and Edward OBoyle and wife Jeanne, Pittston; ten great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousinsShe was preceded in death by her daughter Mary B. Bartley, brothers William, Francis, Edward and Seven OHara, sisters Annaclaire Schwarzkopf and Rose Butler; and a special niece, Rosemary McGoff MorrisseyThe funeral will be Saturday at 9:15 from the McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc, 1401 Capouse Ave, with Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 in St Clares Church. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 4-7pmIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Edward F Bartley endowed scholarship at the University of Scranton or to the charity of choice

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