Mary Therese Pamelia Donahue
OBITUARY
Mary Therese Pamelia Donahue, of Scranton, passed away on November 28, 2025.
Born the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rosalie Musso Pamelia, Mary Therese was a loving sister to Anthony Pamelia (Dr. Carol Pamelia) and Dorothy Scanlin. She was preceded in death by her brother-in- law, Timothy Scanlin. Mary Therese was the former spouse of Thomas Donahue, the father of her children.
A devoted mother, Mary Therese, leaves behind her children: Marie Donahue (Paul Bullock), Dorothy Mariotti (Paul Mariotti), Christopher M. Donahue (Dawn Hinkley), Rosalie Matthews (David Matthews), and Rena Wilson (Ryan Wilson). She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Dr. Thomas J. Donahue (Margaret Donahue).
She was blessed with fourteen grandchildren: Cara Donahue Felkowski (Jeffrey Felkowski), Christopher B. Donahue (Carolena Donahue), Meghan Donahue, Benjamin Donahue; Christopher Mariotti (Chloe Mariotti), John Mariotti, Julia Mariotti Staudenmeier (Taillon Staudenmeier) and late grandson Peter A. Mariotti; Angelica Matthews, Daniel Matthews, Francesca Matthews; Eliza Wilson, Nina Wilson, and Gabriel Wilson. Her legacy continues through her seven great-grandchildren: Liam, Nolan, Samuel, and Michael Felkowski; Luke and Roseo Donahue; and Aurelia Mariotti.
Mary Therese dedicated over 35 years of service to the Scranton School District, where she shared her deep love of learning with countless students. Following her retirement, she continued her vocation as an educator, working alongside her daughter Dorothy at The Children’s Cornerstone-Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten, offering her expertise as a reading specialist.
A woman of great faith, Mary Therese lived her life centered in prayer, trust, and devotion. She cherished the fellowship of her sisters in Christ – her prayer partners Marge McCormack, Christine Loyek, Annette Surgent, and Carol Fisher – as well as her beloved siblings, Anthony and Dorothy, who joined her faithfully each week in prayer and reflection.
She found the greatest joy in spending time with her family, sharing meals, celebrating milestones, and embarking on adventures that created lasting memories for all who loved her.
Mary Thereses family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion extended by the staff and volunteers at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore.
Calling hours will take place at August J. Haas Funeral Home in Scranton from 5PM-7PM on Friday, December 5, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning, December 6, 2025 at 10:00AM St. Ann’s Basilica, Scranton by Reverand James Paisley, Pastor. Those attending the funeral Mass should go directly to the church. Interment will follow at the Cathedral Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 100 William Street, Dunmore, PA 18510.
Mary Therese Pamelia Donahue
November 28, 2025