Mary R. Skeens - age 87 - a homemaker of Mingo jct., Ohio passed away Saturday - January 9, 2010 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.She was born December 29, 1922 in Avella, Pa. the daughter of the late Wasil and Stella Strazinski.Mary was a member of the Holy Name Cathedral of Steubenville.She was preceded in death by: Parents / husband - Bernard Skeens, Sr. who passed away in 1980 / granddaughter - Tina Marie Skeens.Her survivors are:Daughter: Gloria J. Strazinski of Mingo Jct., OhioSons: Mike Skeens and wife Tomi of Toronto, Ohio Bernard Skeens, Jr. and wife Vicki of Toronto, OhioSisters: Rose Taylor and Lucille Gibony both of Steubenville, OhioBrothers: Sammy Strazinski of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania Charles Strazinski of Steubenville, Ohio6 grandchildren / 3 great-grandchildrenFriends and family will gather for visitation from 11 A.M. to 12 (noon) Tuesday - January 12th at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main St. Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446.A celebration service of Mary''s life will be held at 12:00 (noon) on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Greco officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery - Steubenville.Memorial contributions in memory of Mary may be made to the Charity Hospice - P.O. Box 2483 - Wintersville, OH 43953