Marie Shampack, 83, a lifelong resident of Swoyersville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, September 23, 2013, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Her loving husband is Michael J. Shampack. Together, Michael and Marie celebrated their 62^nd wedding anniversary on March 26, 2013.

Born on April 06, 1930, in Swoyersville, Marie was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Klenotic) Grietzer.

Marie was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, Class of 1947.

Prior to her retirement, Marie was employed as a seamstress in the local garment industry.

A faithful Catholic, Marie was a past member of the former Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Swoyersville, where at one time, she was a member of the parish’s Confraternity of Christian Women.

Following the consolidation of her church, Marie became a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Parish, Swoyersville.

A woman of many enjoyments, Marie especially enjoyed cooking for her family and hosting all of their holiday dinners at her home.

Marie’s greatest love in life was for her family and she cherished every moment she had with them. She will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Though her presence will be deeply missed, her legacy of love will continue to live on in the hearts of her loved ones.  

In addition to her parents, George and Catherine Grietzer, Marie was preceded in death by her brother, George Grietzer and her sister Margaret Jayne

In addition to her husband, Michael, Marie is survived by her son, John Shampack and his wife Barbara, of Plains; her daughter, Mary Anne Crofchick and her husband Robert, of Mountaintop; her grandchildren, Jennifer Durako and her husband Chris, Kimberly Crofchick, Erin Crofchick and Matthew Crofchick; numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral which will be conducted on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 9:30 AM from the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Joseph J. Pisaneschi, her Pastor, officiating.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Family and Friends are invited to call on Friday, September 27, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at the funeral home.

For additional information or to send the family of Mrs. Marie Shampack an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home web-site www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Marie’s memory to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, Pennsylvania 18704.