Mary Tross

Obituary of Mary E. Tross

Mary “Betty” Tross, 85, of Marcellus, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 1, 2016 with family by her side. Born in Scranton, PA, Betty moved to Marcellus in 1970. She worked 26 years for the New York Telephone Co., retiring in 1985. Betty was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick A. Tross in 1995. Betty is survived by two sons Fred of Long Island and Kevin of Marcellus; four grandsons John and Steven, both of Long Island, Tom of Syracuse and Michael of Rochester; many nieces and nephews. Betty was very active in the Altar Rosary Society and proudly participated in many church retreats. Betty was an avid bowler. She enjoyed the theater and enjoyed traveling with the Nine Mile Seniors Group in Marcellus. Betty mainly enjoyed spending time with her family. She was very close with her daughter-in-law, Terry and was blessed to be cared for by her special friend, Sheila Haney. The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Caputo and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital and also the staff on 3W at Upstate Community Campus. Calling hours will be from 3 to 6pm Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main Street, Marcellus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9am Monday, November 7 in St. Francis Xavier Church, One West Main Street. Burial will be at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church, P.O. Box 177, Marcellus, NY 13108.
Sunday
6
November

Visitation at Funeral Home

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Ryan Funeral Home
44 East Main Street
Marcellus, New York, United States
Monday
7
November

Mass

9:00 am
Monday, November 7, 2016
St. Francis Xavier Church
1 West Main Street
Marcellus, New York, United States
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