Mary J. Reese
December 25, 1924 ~ September 2, 2013
Born in:
meadville, PA
Resided in:
Saegertown, PA
Mary J. Hargett Reese, 88, formerly of State Hwy 173, Guys Mills, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Crawford County Care Center. She was born on December 25, 1924 in Meadville, a daughter of John H. Hargett and Mae M. DeVore. On May 18, 1968 she married Paul Smith Reese, he survives.
She graduated from Meadville High School. She worked in the accounting department at PPG Industries, Meadville division for 23 years before retiring.
She was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church.
Mary enjoyed reading, painting, china painting, fishing and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband, Paul of 45 years; two step-sons, Richard D. Reese and his wife Carole of Meadville, Jon B. Reese and his wife Margaret of Guys Mills; six step-grandchildren, Rick Reese and his wife Tina of Solvang, CA, Tamora L. Reese and her husband Jeff of Washington, PA, Jonele Reese and her husband Earl(Bud) Kincade of Guys Mills, Julie Reese and her husband Ian of Riverside, CA, Jill Reese and her husband Jason of Boston, MA, and David B. Reese and his wife Denise of Guys Mills; twelve step-great grandchildren, Forest, Hunter and Autumn Donahue, Lauren, Steven and Matthew Kincade, Aspen and Ambria Goldstein, Vincena, Dawson, Davidson and Carmen Reese and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. with Father Johnathan Schmolt, pastor of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, officiating.
Burial will take place at St. Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Twp.
In Lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Mary's memory to Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, PA 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Mary's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com.
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So sorry to hear about Mary. I worked with her at PPG for many years and have a lot of fond memories from the times we shared. She was secretary to P.K. Whitney when I first started working and then she worked in the accounting department as payroll clerk. I operated the computer in the office and so we had many occasions to work together when it came time to get out the paychecks etc. She was a dear sweet lady.
Paul, I was so sorry to hear about Mary. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this time.
Aunt Mary was a special person…she was always so full of life when she attended our family gatherings. She will be missed…another of the Greatest Generation has gone to glory. May Mary, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
I worked closely with Mary on the computer based payroll system at PPG. I’ve never met anyone who cared so very much about the accuracy of the payroll. She would spent hours going over every detail. She thought I sometimes didn’t dress properly and brought me some of her husbands ties. She will be missed by all those who knew her! RIP Mary!