Mary Jane Schoen

Mary Jane Schoen

November 3, 2026

Mary Jane Schoen passed away peacefully at Allied Hospice on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and RAN THROUGH THE PEARLY GATES TO JESUS and her parents, Carl Schoen and Mary Lenihan Schoen, both of Scranton, along with grandparents and other ancestors.

She was born and lived in North Scranton for her life, moving to Allied Services William Warren Scranton Residence in 2004 where she had resided since then. Mary Jane faced many struggles in childhood but that just made her a stronger person as she grew up. She was the 1966 poster child for Easter Seals in Scranton and was quite active for most of her young life alongside her two sisters.

She loved going to Day Program where she did puzzles and arts and crafts. She also loved watching TV, especially game shows, the News and Disney programs. And during warm weather, she loved to ‘stroll’ around the Allied Residence in her wheelchair. She also loved being fussed over having her hair and nails done. Her favorite thing to eat was Chinese Food and demanded it for her birthday every Christmas.

She is survived by two sisters, Margaret Hynosky, and husband Robert, of North Scranton and Christina Schoen, and partner Leo Baum of Clarks Summit. She loved her two nieces, Alysabeth Darling, husband Louis and great nephew, Louis Jr., ‘LJ’, Clarks Summit, and Galicia Hynosky, and partner Justin DeSarro, Scranton, and loved when they came to visit. Also surviving is her Aunt Jeanne Schoen of Scranton, and several cousins, whom she asked about often.

Her family would like to thank all of the loving staff at Allied Services William Warren Scranton Residence who cared for her these past 22 years and were also very much a part of her family.

The funeral will be conducted on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 320 William Street, Scranton. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Edward Knight O’Donnell Funeral Home, LLC, 323 William Street, Scranton. Those attending the mass are kindly asked to proceed directly to the church. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Team Allied, the Mary Mother of God Parish Food Pantry, or any charity of your choice that helps bring joy to those in need. She also wants everyone to get outside and ‘stroll’ with a loved one.

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