Mary E. Maniscalco

Mary Elizabeth Maniscalco, 62, died January 24, 2013 in her Muhlenberg Township residence.

She was the wife of Joseph John Maniscalco whom she married February 20, 1971.

Born January 28, 1951 in Chester, County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Enrico and Anna Marie (Curtis) Marchiani.

Mary was a 1969 graduate of Norristown High School.

She was employed as a manager at the Annemarie Shop in the Plymouth Meeting Mall for 20 years. Prior to that she had been employed as a secretary with Philco.

She loved gardening, baking and making crafts, especially floral arrangements.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Michael E. Catanzaro, at home; five siblings, Joseph Marchiani, Carol Willett, Henry Marchiani, Robert Marchiani and Harry Marchiani.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mary was predeceased by a sister, Anne Radicioni.

Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Lehigh Valley Women's Cancer Center, 1611 Pond Road, Allentown, PA 18104. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.