Mary C. (Mckeown) Bobkowski

TROY- Mary C. (McKeown) Bobkowski, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in Troy Community Hospital in Troy, PA. She is the wife of John L. "Jack" Bobkowski of Troy, to whom she married in 1943. Friends are welcome to call from 9:00-10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the viewing at 11:00 A.M. on April 10th at St. Johns Catholic Church, Exchange and High Street, Troy, PA, with Father Alfhones Perikala officiating. Burial will follow the service in St. Johns Cemetery. Mary was born on June 26, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Lavelle) McKeown. Mary was the secretary to the Middle School Guidance Office for the Troy Area School District. She began her career with the school in 1964. Her duties included keeping student records and statistics. Mary retired from the school district in 1996. She was also a faithful member of St Johns Catholic Church in Troy. Mary is survived by her husband Jack, her son John D. "Jack" Bobkowski of Sayre, PA, and her daughter Maurita "Maurie" Bobkowski of Folsom, PA. She is also survived by her brothers: John (Peggy) McKeown of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Joseph McKeown of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Michael (Lena) McKeown of Pen Argyl, PA, Charles (Theresa) McKeown of Wilkes-Barre, PA, also her sister Ann Bordy of Wilkes-Barre, PA, and many nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made in Mary's memory to St. Johns Catholic Church c/o St. Michaels Parish, 24 North Washington St. Canton, PA 17724.