Mary E. Cobb, age 77, longtime resident of Forkston Township, PA passed away peacefully on Monday evening, October 28, 2024 surrounded by her family at home.

Mary was born on November 9, 1946 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of the late Chester (d. January, 1985) and Elizabeth Sikorski Lawrence (d. September, 1987).  She was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School with the class of 1964.

She was a housewife and homemaker for her husband, Gary, and their family.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening.  She treasured her family and cherished all the times she spent with each one of them.

Her husband of 45 years passed away just two days before him on October 26, 2024.  She is survived by her daughters, Michele Simmers and her husband, Jeff of Jenningsville, PA, Bridget VanHouten and her husband, Pete of Jenningsville, PA and Stacie Watson and her fiancé, Bruce Rittenhouse of Hunlock Creek, PA; her sons, Dustin "Matt" and his wife, Sharon of Wyalusing, PA and Jason and his wife, Jennifer of Stow, MA; her grandchildren, Matthew Matylewicz (Kara), Joshua VanHouten (Janie), Lindsey Chiarelli (Sam), Cailyn VanHouten Charles (Adam), Cole Simmers, Riley Cobb, Grady Cobb, Raegan Cobb, and Harrison Cobb; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul Lawrence (Pat) and Chet Lawrence (Sasha) as well many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Lawrence Manning.

Mary's wishes were to have a private celebration with an interment with her husband, Gary, at the Camptown Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted with the Sheldon Funeral Homes.  Online condolences may be made at www.SheldonFuneralHomes.com.