Mary Agnes Mahoney

Mary Agnes Mahoney, 99, of 20881 State Hwy. 198, Saegertown, formerly of 19603 Porky St., Saegertown, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown.

Mary was born at home in Hayfield Twp., on October 24, 1917, a daughter of the late James and Johanna (McLaughlin) Mahoney.

She was a member of St. Philips Parish, Crossingville.

Following her high school graduation, Mary began her teaching career in a one room school house in Harmonsburg. She went on to earn her teaching degree on May 5, 1937 from the former Edinboro Nornal School.. She then became employed at Saegertown Elementary School, and later by Crawford Central School District where she spent most of her career teaching at the former Fredericksburg Elementary School, retiring in 1983. She was a member of Pennsylvania Society for Retired Teachers.

Mary is survived by six nieces and nephews Philip Mahoney, Jr., Kirk Mahoney, John "Jack" Mahoney and his wife Ona, Kathleen Sarkis and her husband Paul, Gary Mahoney, Deborah Mahoney, six great nieces and nephews Matthew Mahoney, Shannon Mahoney, Kelly Sarkis, Mallory Sarkis, Patrick Mahoney and Marshall Sarkis.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by four brothers Joseph Mahoney, Philip Mahoney, John "Regis" Mahoney, William Mahoney and a nephew Joseph Mahoney.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 7-9 PM at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 330 BROAD ST., SAEGERTOWN, where a Scripture Service will be held at 8:45 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philips Parish, Crossingville, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2017, with Fr. James Kennelley, Pastor, officiating.

Mary will be laid to rest in St. James Cemetery, Edinboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Discalced Carmelite Nuns and mailed to Carmelite Monastery, PO Box 57 (2101 Manor Dr.), Loretto, PA 15940.

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