Marie B. Gough

Marie B. Gough

Marie B. Gough, 99, of Ashland passed away Tuesday evening at Mount Carmel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.

Born February 19, 1925 in Ashland she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Schmidt) and Frank Klassen.

She was the wife of the late John Gough who passed in 1998.

Marie was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the former St. Mauritius Church in Ashland. She was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo in Ashland.

Marie graduated from Ashland High School in 1943. She was always involved in her high school class reunions.  Marie was a member of Mothers Guild-Cardinal Brennan and Catholic Daughters of America.

Marie enjoyed her grandchildren, playing Yahtzee, crosswords, cooking, and crocheting.

She worked many years for the Diocese of Allentown as housekeeper in several rectories.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by; son John Gough; brothers George, Ted, Leo, Frank, & John; sisters Anna & Gertrude; 3 nephews Bill, Frank and Laurence.

Marie is survived by; daughter Barbara Gough, Boyton Beach FL; son Michael Gough (Marjorie), Bethlehem; daughter in law Maryann Gough, Kulpmont; 2 grandsons Thomas Coombe (Megan), Easton and Patrick Coombe (Jacquie), Boca Raton FL; great grandchildren Phoenix, Reiss & Lennon; many nieces & nephews.

A viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday morning October 5th from 8:30-9:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo, 1115 Walnut St, Ashland PA 17921.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow mass at St. Mauritius Cemetery in Ashland.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. 901 Centre Street Ashland, PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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