Mary Jo Riggans Jackson

Mary Jo Riggans Jackson, 68, of Portersville passed away Friday afternoon at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler, after a long battle with illness.

Born July 15, 1948, in New Castle, she was a daughter of Charles and Dorothy Jones Riggans.

She earned an associate degree from Youngstown State University in hospital food service. She was employed at Jameson Hospital for 32 years in the billing department.

A past member of Lawrence County Master Gardeners, she was a beautiful seamstress and enjoyed scrapbooking. She attended the Presbyterian Church of Portersville.

Survivors include one son, Charles E. Jackson of Medina, Tenn.; one brother, Charles O. Riggans, of Edinburg, Pa.; one sister, Lylia M. Riggans of Portersville; and one grandson, Nick Jackson of Nashville, Tenn.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece, Leslie Ann Riggans.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Fazioli and his staff, the VNA Butler and the VNA Inpatient Hospice for their kindness and compassion in taking care of Mary Jo.

JACKSON — Visitation for Mary Jo Riggans Jackson, who died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will immediately follow visitation at 5 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. Steven Cort of Presbyterian Church of Portersville officiating,

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com.