Mary C. Russo

Mary Wagner Russo, born on October 19, 1960 to Clifford and Joan Wagner, passed away on April 20, 2025.

 Mary was born and raised on Staten Island. She moved to Pennsylvania in 2018. Mary the fifth of six children; She is survived by Joan Wagner, Clifford Wagner, Elizabeth & Daniel Bacher, and her younger sister Barbara Abrams. Her sister Christine Foley predeceased her. Mary is survived by her three God children Cecilia Benovenli-Frech, Matthew Foley and Alexander Abrams. She is survived by ten neices and nephews and ten great neices and nephews. She is survived by Russ Jones her long time partner. 

Mary was a devoted NYC teacher who retired in 2018. Mary leaves behind many friends including Tricia Russo and Maria Zingone, her family, and her pets whom she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the International Elephant Foundation.org