Eileen Mary (Mcclay) Mariano

Eileen Mary (McClay) Mariano, 95, of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Tel Hai Retirement Community.  She was the widow of Thomas J. Mariano, who passed away in 1991 after they had shared 44 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, Eileen was the daughter of the late Emily Mae (Sheehy) and Joseph John McClay.  She was a 1938 graduate of the former Parkesburg High School.

She had worked at Rose Cleaners of Parkesburg and Personal Finance Co. of Coatesville.

Eileen was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, Parkesburg Fire Co. and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Church of Parkesburg, where she was the oldest living member of the church.

Eileen was an avid sports fan and enjoyed her yearly vacation to Stone Harbor, NJ.  She was ever so glad that she was able to go to Ireland.

She is survived by her children: John F. "Jack" Mariano, husband of Valerie, of Gap, Ann Marie Grenko, wife of Joe, of Lansdale, Pa.; granddaughter, Caitlin Mariano; and sister Anne Debiak; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews.

Eileen was predeceased by brothers Joseph, James and John McClay and sister, Margaret "Betty" Nafe.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 11 AM at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W 2nd Ave, Parkesburg, PA, followed by interment in the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery.  The viewing will be from 10 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Our Lady of Consolation.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com