Mary Ellen Moran
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Mary Ellen Moran, 91, of the Browntown section of Pittston Township, passed away peacefully July 7, 2026, at home surrounded by the love and devotion of her family.
Born May 31, 1935, Mary Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late James Murphy and Madeline Dougher Murphy. She graduated from the former Hughestown High School before pursuing her calling in nursing at the Pittston Hospital School of Nursing. There, she met the love of her life, Leo Moran, whom she married and shared nearly 29 happy years with until his passing in 1988.
A faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Pittston, Mary Ellen lived her Catholic faith with quiet conviction and unwavering devotion. She embraced her Irish heritage with great pride, honoring its rich traditions and celebrating the values of faith, family, and community that shaped her life.
Together, Mary Ellen and Leo devoted countless hours to their community as founding volunteers of the Pittston Township Little League. Mary Ellen also played an active role in the organization's Ladies Auxiliary, helping raise funds to support its programs and ensure opportunities for local youth. Her love of baseball extended well beyond the ballfield as she remained a devoted Philadelphia Phillies fan throughout her life. In the fall, she could often be found cheering on Penn State football, rarely missing a Saturday game and celebrating every Nittany Lions victory with enthusiasm.
Mary Ellen dedicated much of her life to caring for others, providing private care, comfort, and steadfast companionship to family members, friends, and neighbors during times of need. She found genuine joy and purpose in serving others, quietly improving their lives through her kindness and compassion.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her Grandaughter Alyssa Moran, her siblings: brothers, John Murphy, James Murphy, Paul Murphy, and Thomas Murphy and sisters, Sarah Callahan and Claire Bohan.
Family was the center of Mary Ellen’s life, and nothing brought her greater joy than the love and well-being of those she cherished. She took immense pride in their accomplishments and celebrated each of their achievements with unwavering love and encouragement. She is survived by her children: daughter Mary Claire Pellegrini (Larry), Pittston Twp.; sons, Leo Moran (Teresa), Binghamton, NY; Robert Moran (Julie), Limerick, PA; James Moran (Tracy), Lynchburg, VA; and Brian Moran (Colleen), Tunkhannock, PA.
Additionally, grandchildren: Larry Pellegrini (Diane), Daniel Pellegrini (Carianne), Maura McAndrew (Matt), Michael Pellegrini, Leo Moran (Karleigh), Kayla O’Brien (Dan), Ryan Moran, Kyle Moran, Zach Moran, Tim Moran, James Moran (Alena), Callie Moran (Fiancé Joe Mitcheli), Dr. Chelsie Moran, 1st Lt. Robert Moran, USMC: Dr. Megan Moran, Marissa Moran, Molly Moran, Melanie Moran, and great-grandchildren Aaron, Gianna, Ella, Daniel, Emma, and Leo; brother-in-law, Ned Bohan, Brackney, PA; sister-in-law, Maureen Murphy, Hughestown, PA: and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to her longtime physician, Dr. James Kosik, for his years of compassionate care and dedication. They also express sincere appreciation to Carol Tompkins for her unwavering kindness and devoted care of Mary Ellen. Special thanks are offered to the dedicated staff of AMERICARE Home Solutions. The family conveys their appreciation to her nurses Shannon and Sue as well as the compassionate team at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, whose exceptional comfort, tenderness, and support brought great peace and dignity during Mary Ellen's final journey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 11th at 11AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston. Interment, parish cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives in the church from 9AM until the time of mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Care and Concern Ministries of St. John the Evangelist Church, a ministry that reflects Mary Ellen's lifelong spirit of faith, compassion, and service to others.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC. Those wishing to honor Mary Ellen's memory or share a message of comfort are invited to visit adoniziofuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence.