Mary Janet Parker

Mary Janet Parker, age 90, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 63 years. Mary was born on Wednesday, March 27, 1935 in Danville, a daughter of the late Addison Wayne and Ruth May (Raup) Swank. She graduated from the Ralpho Township High School in 1953. For over 40 years, Mary was employed at the Bloomsburg Hospital, working her way up various administrative positions until her retirement in 1995. On June 8, 1957, she married her loving husband, Harold A. Parker who preceded her in death on December 8, 2016. Mary was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, and she had previously served as a Columbia County Councilwoman. She enjoyed square dancing with Harold, spending time at the Bloomsburg Senior Center, and she loved knitting and crocheting. What brought her the most joy was time with her children and grandchildren traveling, camping, and taking trips to the shore. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was also preceded in death by two sisters; Colleen Swank, and Margaret Jane Patton, as well as her brother; Addison Wayne Swank. Survivors include her beloved children: Cheryl Parker and wife Heather of Bloomsburg; Harold R. Parker and wife Kum of Jacksonville, FL; Darlene Beers and husband Denny of Bloomsburg; six grandchildren: Jeremy Fortin, Crystal Parker, Harold B. Parker and wife, Aubrey, Yvonne Poole, and husband Joshua, Nicholas Beers and wife, Tahneea, Natasha Beers; three great grandchildren, and her sister-in-law, Nancy Swank of Sunbury. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg. Funeral Services will begin on Monday December 22, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, with Pastor Kelly Kocher-Ross of Trinity United Methodist Church, Espy and Rev. Mark F. Reisinger of Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg, officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Parker family. Memorial contributions in Mary's name are suggested to: Alzheimer Association, N.E. PA Chapter Kirby Center 63 N. Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 or Compassus Hospice, 575 Montour Boulevard Suite 1, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Mary Janet Parker

March 27, 1935 - December 19, 2025