Marie Teresa Barnett
- Jun 10
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Marie Teresa Barnett, 93, of Avoca, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Sun Coast Hospice Care Center in Pinellas Park, Florida. Born in Avoca on December 28, 1932, she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Nellie (Brogan) Ryan.
Marie was a faithful member of Queen of the Apostles Parish Church in Avoca and a graduate of Avoca High School. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and the many lives she touched throughout the years.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Barnett; her daughter, Ann Barnett; her granddaughter, Sandra Vulin Gedrich; her great-grandson, Anthony Magnaniello; and her siblings, Jean Liberato, Rita Roughsedge, Ann Berlew, Leo Ryan, James Ryan, Thomas Ryan, and John “Jack” Ryan.
She is survived by her loving children, Barbara Marcus of Seminole, Florida; Debbie Distasio of Pittston; and Daniel Barnett of Ellenton, Florida. She also leaves behind several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, all of whom will cherish her memory.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 15th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. Friends may call for visitation on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.
Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church on Monday morning for the Mass, as there will be no procession from the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca.
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Barbara I'm so sorry for the loss off your Mom she was always so kind to me when we lived in same house on Hawthorne St ! I was away so I could not attend . Bless you and her family 💔💔
Linda George
So sorry to hear about Aunt Marie, I remember staying the night when you all lived in Howell.
She loved her tea.. When we all got together for parties and holidays they were some of the best memories. Love you all
Your cousin JoAnn
We were so sad to hear of Aunt Marie's passing. She was a wonderful woman. Sharp as a tack, as well as a wonderful housekeeper, (as my husband would remind me often). I have many fond memories with Aunt Marie, the latest being Robby's and my visit in October. So glad we got that. But always loved the time spent with her, in Howell Township, Chadwick, Denville and Avoca. Loved when I got to stay extra time in Howell for a week or 2 extra. One included watching the men land on the moon together. Our prayers go out to Barbara, Danny, Debbie and their families, as well as Ann's family. May you rest in peace Aunt Marie.🙏❤️ You wer…
We are so sorry to learn of Aunt Marie’s passing, but so grateful for all the memories! Summers at the pool, man on the moon, laundry shoot at the Howell house - so much fun and so grateful. She will be missed but welcomed home by so many loved ones. Michele McCue Shaffer