Mary Curran

Mary Ellen Curran, 92, of East Brady, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Clarview Nursing in Sligo, Pa.

Born May 14, 1929, in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of James J. and Tillie B. (Olcus) McGarrity.

On Oct. 14, 1950, Mary Ellen married Lewis M. “Bud” Curran. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2013.

Mary Ellen and her husband owned and operated Currans Market in East Brady for 42 years. Prior to that, Mary Ellen worked at the Kaylor Grange Store.

She was a member of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church, where she participated in the Ladies Guild and helped with all church functions. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.

Mary Ellen is survived by one daughter; Marcia Sweeney and husband, Rich, of East Brady; and two sons. Mike Curran and wife, Sherry, of East Brady, and Jim Curran and wife, Darla, of Chicora.

She is also survived by two granddaughters, Amanda (Corey) Gallagher and Michelle (Jim) Wilson; and five grandsons, Joel (Kati) Sweeney, Jake (Cortney) Sweeney, Ben (Sarah) Curran, Seth (Ashley) Curran and Noah Curran; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Raymond.

Curran — A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Mary Ellen Curran, who died Monday, July 12, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Eusebius with the Rev. LaMounte Sayers officiating.

Private burial will follow.

Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home, East Brady.

The Curran family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, 101 Graham St., East Brady, PA 16028 or St. Eusebius Cemetery, 301 E. 2nd St., East Brady, PA 16028.

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.