Obituary of Marie Ann Decker

Marie Ann Smith-Decker, 83, of Mehoopany, PA died August 11, 2019 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years John Decker.

Born in New York on September 20, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Sterl and Elizabeth Smith.

Marie worked as a medical laboratory technician and worked in various places as she and John moved around the country.

In addition to her husband she is survived by sons, John, Jr. and wife Ellen, Thomas and wife Christine; daughter Carolyn Decker and husband Thomas; sister Mabel Gamble; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Edward Smith.

Family and friends are invited to attend Marie’s celebration of life service which will be held on Thursday August 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc., 73 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, PA 18657. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until the time of service on Thursday. Interment will be held in Vaughn Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Marie’s name to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.