Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother
Mary Anne Thomas, 74, Scranton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital. Devoted wife to Robert “Keke” Thomas, Mary Anne was the heart of her family, known for her warmth, sense of humor, and unshakeable strength.
Born in Scranton to the late James and Catherine McNerney Cooney, Mary Anne was one of seven children. She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s high school, Keystone College, and Marywood University. Her heart was always centered on her family, and she found immense joy in being a mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter.
Mary Anne is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter Bridget and husband Warren Walters of Binghamton, NY; son Craig and wife Joanne of Boston, MA; sisters Karen Hogan and husband William, Terese Pellegrino, Maureen Henry and husband Philip, Patricia Cooney, and James Cooney and wife Maryann; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Paul Cooney. Her grandchildren, Warren, Molly, and Delaney Walters were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them, creating memories and life lessons that the children will treasure forever.
She enjoyed traveling with her family to Notre Dame football games and Caribbean Island vacations and visiting Boston and Ocean City, Maryland. She loved family parties, music, dancing, and watching her favorite tv show, Law & Order. Grandma Mare never missed a game or a meet, and she was always the loudest cheerleader for her grandchildren. Grandma Mare's love and devotion for her grandchildren was unwavering, and she was always there with her unique perspective and loving words of wisdom.
The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Dr, Linda Barrasse, Lankenau Heart Group, and Dr. Paul Fiorilli, Penn Medicine Cardiology.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 1403 Jackson Street, Scranton. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the church at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann Street, Scranton.
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Kerra & Jimmy Spindler
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Words will never be enough to express our deepest sympathies. Mare was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and person. She will be missed by all that knew her. We hope that your loving memories of her will help you in your time of sorrow.
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Bo and Susie McHugh
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Keke, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Mare. You have spent a lifetime together and raised a beautiful family. May she rest in peace.
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Jo Ann Begley
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Deepest condolences from our family. She was a wonderful lady. Love, Tom, Jo Ann and Sammy
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Phil & Carol Irizarry
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We send not only our deepest condolences but our love and support to the Thomas and Walters families. May Mary Anne Thomas Rest In Peace.
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Joseph p Rachko
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My deepest sympathies to Keke Thomas and family on the loss of their loved. She was a beautiful woman on this Earth! Now God needed another Angel in HEAVEN to help him with his work. Maryann RIP AMEN ❤️🙏🏻
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Joseph p Rachko
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My deepest sympathies to Keke Thomas and family on the loss of their loved one. She was a beautiful woman on this Earth! Now God needed another Angel in HEAVEN to help him with his work. Maryanne RIP AMEN ❤️🙏🏻
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Jack & Ellen coyne
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Keek and all my cousins,
Our sympathy for the loss of Maryanne. May you happy memories dim your
Current sorrow And continue to bless all of the great time you had together.
We are very sorry for not being very mobile anymore, but you will be in our thoughts
And prayers during this difficult time.
Jackie and Ellen
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Edward and Louise Flannery
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Dear Keke and family, we send our deepest condolences to you. May your beautiful memories always keep your wife/mom close in heart. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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Shirley Intoccia
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Keke, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Mary Ann,the love of your life. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Please tell Karen that I am sorry for the loss of her sister as well.
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