Mary Jean Carroll 1935 – 2021

Mary Jean Carroll, 86, of White Oak, died March 20 at Canterbury Place. Born Jan. 5, 1935, in Mckeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Parodi) Sanders and wife of the late Joseph Carroll. Mary was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church, and the former St. Pius V Parish. She worked as the parish secretary at St. Pius and was a member of their adult choir for 40 years. The parish was an essential part of her life; she was a former member and Vice President of the Christian Mothers, on the parish council, and the Centennial Anniversary Committee. Her other memberships included

Keener Citizens at St. Angela Church, National AARP Versailles Chapter 1911, past President of the Grandview Chapter 2171, Charter Member and past President of George Washington Elementary PTA, and past Treasurer of the Mckeesport PTA Council. She was also an office clerk at G.C. Murphy's home office for five years. She is survived by children, Helen (and Richard) Zarobsky of Edgewood, Colleen Carroll of Bedford, Steven (and Karen) Carroll of Port Vue, Robert (and Dana Loftion) Carroll of New Castle, and William (and Kathy) Carroll of Verona; grandchildren, Brittany Bialobok of Bedford, Kelsey Carroll of New Castle, Christopher Carroll of Port Vue, and Ryan Carroll of Las Vegas, Nevada; stepgrandson, Mark Zarobsky; stepgreat-grandchildren, Tyler Zarobsky, and Arleia Zarobsky; stepgreat-great grandchild, Cailey Zarobsky; brother, Francis Sanders, and sister, Donna Hayat. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Mary Gradischek Sanders. Family and friends were received at Jaycox-jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on March 23. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Angela Church. Burial followed at St. Mary German Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, 310 Fisk St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201.