Mary Jane Price, of Scranton, passed away Monday afternoon, July 27, 2020 in Abington Manor, South Abington Township.
Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late T. Emmett and Catherine Lentes Price. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School and Marywood University with a Masters in Social Work. She was employed as a Social Worker at Clark Summit State Hospital where she retired. She was a member of St. Paul of the Cross Parish and a former member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church and their Alter and Rosary Society and the Century Club.
Mary Jane’s love for traveling took her to Europe, Ireland and all over the United States. She encouraged her nephews to travel while they were young. You would always find Mary Jane at bridge parties at the Century Club. She loved getting together with family for holidays and birthdays at their homes and picnics at Lake Spangenburg.
Surviving are two nephews Michael L. Price and his wife Cheryl, Washington Boro, PA, Thomas J. Price and his wife Sally, Factoryville, great nephews Michael T. Price (Robin), Columbia, PA, Scott R. Price (Ashley), Raleigh, NC, and Devin Price, Taylor, PA. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Vera K. Price and four great, great nephews Cory Grimm, Gavin, Colton, and Caleb Price.
She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas E. Price.
Services will be private with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Paul of the Cross Parish, Scranton.
Arrangements entrusted to Corey Brian Strauch Funeral Home, Scranton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, at www.alz.org or to Alzheimer’s Association, 22 N Michigan Ave. Fl 17th, Chicago, IL 60601.
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Kay Sarrides
I was a friend and fellow social worker with Mary Jane for over 40 yrs. She often talked of the good times she had with family at various celebrations through the years and how proud she was to be your aunt. Thank you for your loving concern and care for her these last few years.
Michael, Cheryl, Tom and Sally Price
Thank you Kay for your kind words. Aunt Mary Jane was a very special lady. She is missed so much. We remember her mentioning you over the years.
Chris
Dear Mike and Cheryl and family we are so sorry for your loss of Aunt MJ. we will be praying for you and your family as you travel through this valley
Michael and Cheryl Price
Thanks Chris. (Harsh, Heller?) Thanks for your prayers
JERRY SMITH Topanga,CA
Was a co-worker and friend of Mary’s for years. We go back some 60 years ago, to he early days of the Scranton Ski Club. In later years we had many conversations of our early days. One of my favorite stories from Mary Concerned how her mother suggested e become a social worker, which she did, and her disappointment when she found out she wouldn’t be working on a cruse ship. Classic MJP. Gods speed Mary, gone but never to be forgotten.
Michael L Price
Jerry as I read your condolence to my husband we both said the same thing as you, “Classic MJ”. Thank you for reminding us of her days in the Scranton Ski Club.