Mary Jane Sykes
Mary Jane Sykes, 97, of Washington, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, in ManorCare Health Services, Peters Township.
She was born July 20, 1920, in Sharpsburg, a daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth McCreedy Arent.
Mrs. Sykes was a glass packer with Hazel Atlas Glass Co. until 1957, when she became a full-time mother and homemaker.
On May 2, 1956, in Winchester, Va., she married Howard Sykes, who died February 14, 1985.
Surviving are a daughter, Billie (Barry) Nicholson of McMurray; stepson Howard E. (Cathy) Sykes of Wellsburg, W.Va.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a stepdaughter, Beverly McCurry, and seven siblings.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the time of service, Saturday, March 10, with Pastor Eric Toohey officiating, in the Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, Thomas W. Hummell, supervisor, Douglas M. Jones director. Interment in Forest Lawn Gardens will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be left at www.hummellandjones.com.