Theresa Maira, 77, of Hughestown, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.
Born in Dupont on March 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Casimir and Mary (maiden name) Chmielewski.
At an early age, she went to work in the local garment industry, working at various factories throughout Luzerne County.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be truly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Rita Gorcenski; a brother John Chmielewski and daughter-in-law Jodi Maira.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, John Maira; sons John Maira, Wyoming and Rich Maira and his wife Tatiana, Pittston; grandchildren Christine Maira and Lucas Maira; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 9am from Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William Street, Pittston. Interment will follow in West Pittston Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 5pm-8pm at the funeral home.