Mary Jane Irey

Mary Jane Irey, 83, of Washington, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She had been ill for the past six months. She was born February 19, 1925, in North Franklin Township, a daughter of Erwin and Bertha Sutton Randolph. Mrs. Irey attended Trinity Schools. She had worked in the cafeteria at the Washington Hospital and at Trinity. Mrs. Irey was a member of Avery United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Washington Senior Citizens Center and the Auxiliary of Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 American Legion. She was an avid bingo player. On June 6, 1947, she married Roy Dewain Irey, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Roy (Micky) Irey Jr., of Marianna, Gary (Phyllis) Irey of East Finley and John (Laura) Irey of Wellsburg, West Viginia; a daughter, Sally (Paul) Bissett of Houston; one sister, Ruth McKee of Langloth; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Deceased are a grandson, Jason Irey; a sister, Clarabell Ognag; and a brother, Erwin Randolph. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2008, in Avery United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ruth Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Avenue, Washington PA 15301