Mary T. Donnelly

Mary E. (Tritschler) Donnelly

Mary T. Donnelly, 91, of Daugherty Twp., passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at Providence Care Center.

Born July 21, 1921, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Mullen) Tritschler. Mary was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and retired from Freedom High School.  She was a member of Holy Family Parish, New Brighton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Maureen Donnelly and two brothers, Dr. Joseph Tritschler and John Tritschler.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law; William and Patty Donnelly, New Brighton and Brian and Beverly Donnelly, New Brighton; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Jack Rayner, Cherry Hill, N.J.; many nieces, nephews, their families and her niece, Jill McDowell, who provided care for her aunt for many years.

Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton, www.jjsprattfh.com.  Prayers will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in the Holy Family R.C. Church with Fr. Tom Kredel, officiating.

Interment will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Daugherty Twp.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, Pa. 15066.

The family wishes to thank Homemakers Home Health and the staffs of Providence Health Care and Grane Hospice for all the care and compassion given to their mother.

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