Marie "Trudy" Stroney (Trudnak), 86, of Clarks Green, PA, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born October 2, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Cebolka) Trudnak.
Trudy was a graduate of Coughlin High School. She was employed as a tracer in Wilkes Barre and a chief draftswoman in general engineering in Harrisburg. She later was a teacher's aide at Abington Heights and managed a Diet-Center for many years. In 1956, Trudy married John "Jack" Stroney, who she met while working at the Bell Telephone Company.
Trudy was a devout Catholic with a strong faith who loved Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph. She was a charter member of Saint Gregory's in the Abingtons and was an adorer at Saint Pio's Chapel in Dalton since 2001. Marie was passionate about her pilgrimages abroad to various countries, trips to Rosa Mystica, and felt a special spiritual connection when traveling to Medjugorje.
Trudy was a loving wife, mother, and "nana", who cherished the time spent with her family. She was a very generous and caring person who was always praying for others, buying thoughtful gifts, and giving to charities. Trudy's talents were her creativity and love for decorating, specifically for the church, holidays, or her prayer groups. She loved talking to others and spreading joy to everyone she met- her warm smile would light up a room. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack", and three brothers Michael, Ervin, and Jack Trudnak. Trudy is survived by her children, Mark Stroney, Mehoopany, PA, Scott Stroney, Charlottesville, VA, Brian and his wife Patricia Stroney, Dalton, PA, Karen Stroney, Dalton, PA and two grandchildren, Nicole Lenivy, Allentown, PA, and Matthew Stroney, Dalton, PA. She is also survived by her brother Joseph Trudnak and his wife Diana, Wilkes-Barre, PA, and several nieces and nephews.
The Stroney family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Allied Palliative Care and Hospice and to all of her other health care providers for their exceptional care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance via the website at
ocrahope.org
or mailed to 14 Pennsylvania Avenue Pintlaza, Suite 2110 New York, NY 10122; The Church of St. Gregory in Clarks Green; or a pro-life organization of the donor's choice.
The viewing will be held at Lawrence Young Funeral Home in Clarks Summit on Friday, July 17th, from 4 pm to 7 pm. A private service will be held on Saturday, July 18th, at The Church of St.Gregory for friends and family followed by an interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dallas, PA.
