Obituary of Mary Jellison

Mary Alice Jellison 88, of State College died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Elmcroft Senior Living. Born September 8, 1923 in Blairsville, PA, Mary moved to State College in 1966. She was the widow of John Robert Jellison. Mary is survived by her children, Judith Ann Duke and her husband David of Saltsburg, John Timothy Jellison and his wife Anita of State College, Janet Elaine Buss and her husband Norm of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Cynthia Osborne and her husband Bill of York, and Paul Clair Jellison and his wife Barbara of Vallejo, California and 10 grandchildren and 4 ¾ great-grandchildren. Mary retired from Penn State and was active in her church, but her primary life's work was raising her family. Mary enjoyed reading and playing cards with her children and friends. Mary and her late husband John, were active in Centre Squares and she made many of her dearest friends through square dancing. She was a good friend and loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received at the Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 6 until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dr. G. Edwin Zeiders officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509. Please acknowledge in Memory of Mary Alice Jellison Online condolences may be made at www.kochfuneralhome.com.