Marie A. Stachurski, 64, of Wyoming and formerly Plains Township, passed away Thursday morning, January 3, 2019 at Celtic Hospice, Geisinger South, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Plains Township, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Johanna (Zbierski) Stachurski.

Marie was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, class of 1972, and was employed as a coordinator for Catholic Social Services of Wilkes-Barre, and was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Church, Plains.

Marie was affectionately known as Babushka Betty making her home made Pierogis from a recipe handed down thru generations.

Surviving are her Sister Jane Niemiec and her Husband Joseph, Laflin, Brother Anthony Stachurski and his Wife Brenda, Mountain Top, Niece Jessica and her Husband Kyle, and Nephew Jeffrey Niemiec.

Funeral will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 9:30 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saints Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road Plains, with Father John C. Lambert, Pastor, celebrating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hudson Pa.

Friends and family may call Sunday January 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Memorial donations if desired may be made to the SPCA 524 E Main St. Wilkes- Barre, Pa. 18702.