Mary M. Lenahan, 75

Mary M. Lenahan, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her home in Limerick.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Gaughan) Lenahan.

Mary was born and raised in Pittston, PA. She was a 1965 graduate of St, Ann’s Academy, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Mary then attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, where she obtained her LPN in 1968, Mary went on to obtain her BSN from Wilkes University in 1971. Mary furthered her education in 1982, obtaining her Masters of Public Administration with a concentration in Health Administration, from Marywood University and obtaining her Masters in Nursing from Misericordia University in 1993.

Mary was employed as a Visiting Nurse in the Northeast Pennsylvania area for many years before becoming an Instructor and Coordinator of the Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational and Technical School Practical Nursing Program for over twenty years. Mary was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Nursing Care Facilities, as a Health Care Surveyor, at the time of her death.

Mary was a devout Roman Catholic and was a member of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Schwenksville, PA. Mary was very passionate about her dogs and loved them dearly.

Surviving is her daughter Erin Kingsley, wife of Anthony; 4 grandchildren; Michael, Elizabeth, Grace and Kaiden; and her beloved dog Cotton. She is predeceased by her dogs Ally and Cletus.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, PA 19468) with Rev. Monsignor Thomas Muldowney officiating. A visitation will also be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 10:00-11:00AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Justice Rescue, www.justice-rescue.com, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Society of the Little Flower, in Mary’s name.

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Just heard about Mary’s death. I am so sorry can’t believe it. . My deepest condolences to her family. I worked with Mary at the Department of Health. She was very kind and cheerful. May rest in peace.

~ Fatemeh Bahrehmand
3/17/2023 2:21:00 PM

I am so unbelievably sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I was her hairdresser and I looked forward to her appointments every 4 weeks. She was always so happy, positive, and caring. She will be deeply missed by myself and all of the girls in the salon.

~ Courtney
1/26/2023 5:45:58 PM

Prayers of comfort for family and friends.

~ Kevin Lofton Philadelphia, PA
1/26/2023 7:51:36 AM

Mary was kind, with a sharp wit and had a gift for reading people. She could see to the heart of you and tell you exactly what you needed to hear. She was a valued colleague and a wonderful person. She will be dearly missed. My heart is with her family.

~ Mandy K
1/25/2023 11:16:38 PM

So sorry to hear this thinking of her family at this very sad time I was an exchange student and stayed with Mary for 6 weeks in 1986 i have very fond memories of Mary RIP

~ Colette Douglas Craigavon, N Ireland
1/23/2023 10:53:33 AM