Mary T. Underwood

Mary T. Underwood, 85, passed away Nov. 29, 2014 at her residence in Lower Macungie Twp. Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pekarik) Kosalko. She was the loving wife of William E. Underwood with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on Nov. 28th. She was a member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Emmaus. Mary graduated from Lansford High School in 1947. She served her country proudly as a WAVE in the U.S. Navy. Mary worked for the former Emmaus Shirt Co. for a few years. She enjoyed taking care of her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by three brothers, John Vargas, Paul Kosalko, and Joseph Kosalko, and two sisters, Rose Horowski and Dorothy Pogwist.


Survivors: Husband, William E.; Daughters, Mary Edith Lewis of San Antonio, TX; Rose Mary Fitzhenry, wife of Edward of Colorado Springs, CO, Jean Marie Hagenbuch, wife of Brent of Dallas, TX, and Marilyn Sue Wentling, wife of Scott of Galt, CA; Brother, Thomas Kosalko of Tucson, AZ; Sisters, Tillie Labosky and Margaret Bashago, wife of Peter both of Lansford, PA; Grandchildren, Kristina, Nicole, Amanda, Sarah-Rose, Hannah, Adam, and Rachel; four Great Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM, Fri., Dec. 5, 2014 at SS. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, 307 Pine St., Tamaqua, PA with Fr. John Frink presiding. Viewing: 10:00 - 10:45 AM, Friday at the church. Interment will take place in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua. Services entrusted to Weber Funeral Homes, Allentown. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com)

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 266 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA 18252.