Mary R. Gorman, 79, of Duryea, passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at Oak Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Taylor. Born on August 9th, 1945, in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late, James and Rita (Monahan) Hall.
Mary was a proud graduate of Northeast High School, Duryea, Class of 1963. She later attended beauty school, becoming a licensed beautician, and for many years she owned and operated Mary Hall’s Beauty Shop. Additionally, she dedicated several years of service to Topps Chewing Gum in Duryea before retiring from Cascade Tissue, Suscon.
A talented cook and baker, Mary found great joy in preparing meals for her loved ones. She was also a devoted fan of the New York Yankees, a passion she shared with her father, brother and daughter. She cherished the opportunity to attend several home games and was fortunate enough to witness the World Series games of 1977 and 1978. Above all Mary treasured time spent with her family and friends, especially with her niece Aubrey and her nephew Nathan, both of whom held a special place in her heart. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Clift and her nephew, William Clift, Jr.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Tara Gorman and her companion William Shelley, of Old Forge; her brother, James Hall, and his wife, Ann, of Pittston; as well as her nieces and nephews, Jennifer Lewis, Jillian Lyons, Remi Lyons and Reid Lyons.
Private funeral services will be held on Friday with Fr. Michael Bryant of Nativity of Our Lord Parish Church, Duryea, officiating. Interment will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, Duryea.
Arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Tara and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing..she was a very kind and funny person..she always had a good one liner! Godspeed Mary.
Jimmy, Tara, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary was so truly special.
I can remember us as kids, standing in front of Levy's Bakery.
We would take turns choosing which pastry or cookie we would buy...if only we had some coins in our pocket.
But not having money never deterred us, as we would perform the same routine every time we passed the bakery.
Rest easy Mary, your spirit lives on in my heart.
You, an everlasting force of fun and laughter.
Ours, a friendship forever.
Your presence now, a truly cherished memory.
RIP my friend,
Jeannie De Biasi