Mary English

Mary English, 84, of Abington Manor, Williams Township, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. 

She was born January 28, 1938 in Wilson Borough PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hodge.  Her beloved husband Robert English of 57 years passed away February 7, 2016.  

Mary was a 1955 graduate of Wilson Area High School.  After graduation she went to work at Mack Printing Company, where she spent the next 42 years working before retiring in the year 2000. Mary was a member of St Jane Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church, Easton PA. Her life was all about her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also a lifetime member of the West Easton Ladies Auxiliary. 

Mary is survived by her Sister, Doris Ressler of Cresco,  3 children, Daughter, Deborah Purdy of Wilson,  Sons, William English and wife Debra of Wind Gap, Richard English and wife Anne of Wind Gap, and Grandchildren, Jordan Purdy and wife Shannon, Justin Purdy, Joseph Purdy and fiancé Amy, Joshua English and wife Brittany,  Sasha Langberg and husband Jason, Jeffery Michael and wife Stephanie, Elizabeth Michael and fiancé Garrett, Emily Opanowicz and husband Tristan, and Rebecca Kozlansky and husband  Ryan. Ashleigh Troy, Marisa Smith and husband Matt. Great-Grandchildren, Liam and Aidan Purdy, Jocelyn, Zander, and Ryker Troy, Finley and Hannah Michael. Sister-in-laws, Dolores Kadjeski, Forks Township, Mimi English, Williams Township, Virginia Schaffer and husband Wayne, Forks Township, Brother-in-law, Jackie English, Palmer Township.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was predeceased by her brothers-in-law, David Ressler, James English, and Robert Kadjeski, Sister-in-law, Mary Lawson and husband Jack. 

The Children of Mary would like to thank everyone at Abington Manor for taking care of Mom the last 4 years, you have all been wonderful, she loved you all!!  Also, we would like to thank Ascend Hospice for all the wonderful care you gave to Mom. You are all amazing!!   

Calling hours will be held on Thursday July 21, 2022 from 6-8pm at the Finegan Funeral Home at 4080 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township. Funeral service will be held on Friday, beginning at the funeral home at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am at St. Jane’s Catholic Church at 4049 Hartley Avenue in Palmer Township. The interment will be at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, also in Palmer. 

Memorials may be made to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.