Hrib, Mary A.
MECHANICVILLE
— Mary A. Hrib, who just celebrated her 100th birthday in January, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 22, 2022, after a brief illness.
Born in Troy on January 1, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Susan Skutnisky and wife of the late George Hrib. Mary worked as a seamstress for many years at Marshall Ray Co. in Lansingburgh and later worked as a machine operator for Tagson’s Paper Co. in Mechanicville for 25 years, retiring in the late 1980s.
She was a former member of the Henry F. Lefko American Legion, Post 1644 Ladies Auxiliary and also a longtime member of the Mechanicville/Stillwater Senior Citizens Center. She loved camping with her family, especially at the Northhampton Beach Campground on Sacandaga Lake. She was an avid sewer and crocheter who also enjoyed cooking and baking. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and later spending time with her great-grandchildren.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, George Hrib; sisters, Ann Skutnisky, Susan Bolton and Helen Goverski; and brother, John Skutnisky. Survivors include her daughters, Carol (William) Johnson of Mechanicville and Diane (Robert) Carson of Stillwater; grandchildren, Geoffrey Johnson, Robert (Amy) Carson Jr., and Lance (Lisa) Carson; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Bobby, Meghan, Jakob, Caroline, Avery and
Jakob, Caroline, Avery and Alexa, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mary’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Susan and Anthony Stalioraitis, and friend Debbie Marshall, for the care, concern and friendship given to Mary through the years.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 28, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S. Main St, Mechanicville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in All Saints on The Hudson Catholic Church (St. Paul’s), 121 N. Main St., Mechanicville with burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arvin Hart Fire Dept., P. O. Box 288, Stillwater, NY, 12170 or Clifton Park Halfmoon EMS, 15 Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, NY, 12065.
To leave condolences and for directions, visit www. devito-salvadorefh.com