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Maria Honzo

Maria Honzo

Maria “Marie” E. Honzo, 82, of Saxonburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

She was born in Butler on Jan. 14, 1942, to the late Lewis and Augusta (Salpini) Doctor.

Marie retired from Moonlight Mushrooms in Worthington, Pa.

She was known for being a caring and generous person who never let visitors leave hungry or without something new. She loved caring for birds, wildlife and her pets and enjoyed crafting and making wreaths. Marie loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed family vacations to Myrtle Beach. She loved playing bingo and loved to shop and share her “bargains” with her family and close friends. She was known for baking the best tarts, cakes, cookies, pies and nut rolls.

Marie was the beloved wife of the late Fred Honzo, whom she happily married 64 years ago, and who passed away just a short 48 hours before her. She was the mother of Joe (Lee Ann) Honzo and Lisa (Jason) Lassiter; sister of Lewis Doctor Jr., Carol Fry, George (Carol) Doctor, Gloria (Raymond) Downing, Toni Herold, Julie (Jeff) Bummer, Terri Doctor-Fratto and Joseph Doctor; grandmother of Kyle (Raelene) Honzo, Courtney Honzo, Ty (Shayna) Honzo, Alaina Antanaitis and Hope Lassiter; and great-grandmother of Ava Brumbaugh and Jordon Honzo.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Fend; and brother, Gary Doctor.

HONZO — A memorial Mass of Christian burial for Maria “Marie” E. Honzo, who died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road, Cabot.

Arrangements have been entrusted to SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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