Obituary of Mary M. Croyle

CROYLE – Mary M. (Klezek), 90, Revloc, died May 8, 2010. Born July 20, 1919, in Robindale, daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Ziobro) Klezek. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Paul Blair; grandson, Paul III; sisters, Nellie and Ann; brothers, Edward, Chester, Adam and Stanley. Survived by these children: Paul, married to the former Sandra Fanella, Churchville; Barbara, wife of Barrett Leathers, Ebensburg; Philip “Joe,” married to the former Linda Logan, Ebensburg; John, married to the former Sandy Adams, Summerhill; and Mary, wife of Thomas LaJudice, Newark, Del.; grandchildren, Daniel, Matthew, Cara, Amie, Bryce, Stacy, Evan and Blair; and great-grandchildren, Hannah, Danny, William, Paul, Bobby, Anna, Timothy and Austin. Sister of Helen McDermott, Belmont, N.C.; Jennie Masnica, Ebensburg; and Mildred Tanish, Revloc. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was devoted to her family and church and loved to host family gatherings at her home. Her greatest joy was her family. Mary loved sports, especially baseball. In her early years she played softball and then eventually coached the Revloc girls softball team. Mary was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg. Previously, she was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Revloc, where she volunteered her time and talents. Mary also was a member of Ebensburg VFW Auxiliary Post 4963. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at Matevish & Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, where vigil wake service will be held Monday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg, the Rev. Monsignor Arnold L. Gaus. Entombment, Holy Name Mausoleum, Ebensburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Croyle’s name to Horizons Hospice, 309 E. Plank Road, Suite 100, Altoona, Pa. 16602.