Mary L. Timins (Timinskas), 96, of Scranton, died Nov 4th, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Edward J. Timins Sr. Mary was born August 25, 1925 in Sugar Notch, Pa, to Benjamin and Mary Ann Civilikas Leikauskas (Lakauskas). She attended Sugar Notch Grade School and graduated in 1943 for Sugar Notch HS in the academic program. She did housekeeping and babysitting for a school teacher, Mrs. Rose Churnetsky, until her enrollment into the Army Nurse Corp at Wilkes Barre General Hospital in 1945, and graduated as a R.N. in 1948. Mary was a volunteer in the Army Nurse Corp during WWII and is listed in the WWII Registry of Remembrance. Upon graduation, Mary worked for a year at Wilkes Barre Visiting Nurse Assn. She met Edward Timinskas (Timins) during this period, married on June 4, 1949 and moved to Philadelphia. Mary and Ed returned home to Scranton the following year to care for Ed's elderly father, Anthony. After her children were raised, she became a charge RN on the 11-7 shift at St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home, Elmhurst, until her retirement in 1990. She then worked part-time for Lee Nurses' Registry until 1999. Mary was an active member of St. Ann's Basilica Church, Scranton, and a loyal supporter of Lithuanian Heritage and Draugas News. Mary has always helped her family generously. She never forgot a birthday, and in her youth, was an avid reader, gardener and baker. When her children were enrolled at St. Michael's elementary school, she volunteered as a seamstress making many of the costumes worn in the annual musicals and plays. Mom was loved for her gentle, caring and generous nature. She was admired for her creativity, strength and free spirit. Her ability to listen with an open mind and without judgment made her a great person to have a meaningful relationship with. She had a truly caring heart and will be deeply missed. One of eight siblings, she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Bonita, who lovingly took care of her at home; son, Edward Jr. (Fifi); and Allan. Mary leave granddaughters, extended family and friends. The funeral was Monday at 10am at the Timinskas graveside in Cathedral Cemetery, with services by Fr. Richard Burke, CP. Memorial contributions can be made to the Berman Family Scholarship, c/o Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St, Scranton Pa 18509.

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