Mary Rudis, 93, Dover, DE, formerly of Scranton, died Monday morning at Brookdale Senior Living, Dover. Her husband of 52 years, Benjamin A. Rudis died on June 17, 2000. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Ponas. Educated in Scranton schools, she was a self-employed seamstress.
Mary is survived by two sons, Michael Rudis and wife Maggie, Robert Rudis and wife Mary, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one son, Benjamin Rudis Jr. and six siblings.
A Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 430 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, by the Rev Nestor Iwasiw. Interment will be in the Cathedral Cemetery Mausoleum. Viewing for family and friends will be on Thursday, 11 am until 11:45 am, in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton.