Marie C. Osterhout

Marie C. Osterhout Of Susquehanna, PA       Marie C. Osterhout, 95 of Jackson Ave, Susquehanna, PA passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at Barnes Kasson Hospital SNF. She was a lifelong resident of Susquehanna, PA; the daughter of the late Joseph & Helen Callanan. She was predeceased by her husband Lynn Osterhout and brother Francis. Marie is survived by her 3 daughters Mary Lynn & Bill Finnegan, Christine & Paul Oliver, and Kathleen & Andrew Stasko; 2 sons David and Gerard Osterhout; daughter-in-law Anne Jedlicka; 3 grandchildren Christopher Fox, Jennifer Oliver and Jared Osterhout; sister Jean Mazikewich; brother John Callanan several nieces and nephews. Marie worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Barnes Kasson Hospital on the SNF unit for over 20 years until her retirement. Marie was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Susquehanna, PA. Her Catholic faith and church activities were a big part of her life. Most important to Marie was spending time with her family and friends. She loved to cook and enjoyed hosting large family dinners. She always made a point of making her guests feel welcome. In her later years Marie enjoyed her yearly trips with her family to the beach in Ocean City, MD. Marie was a quiet person with great strength. She met the challenges and disappointments of life with grace and dignity. She touched many lives with her generous and giving spirit. She will be dearly missed. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. P. Patel and the SNF staff for the wonderful care given to our mother. Also, they would like to acknowledge a special neighbor Geraldine Osterhout; and niece Joan Dooley for her devotion to “Aunt Ri Ri”. Marie looked forward to her nightly visits. A mass of Christian burial will be offered at the St. John’s Church in Susquehanna, PA on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11am with Rev. David Cramer officiating. Interment will be held in the St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA. The family will receive friends at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 4 to 7pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Barnes Kasson SNF Activities Program, 2872 Turnpike St. Susquehanna, PA.