Mary Ann Carter

Mary Ann Carter, age 93, of Washington, formerly of Claysville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Strabane Woods of Washington.

Born October 3, 1926, in Claysville, PA., she is the daughter of the late William David and Myrtle Sarah (Brunner) Auld.

Mary was a resident of Morris Twp. since 1961 after moving from E. Finley Twp. She graduated from Claysville High School in 1945. Mary was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church, Prosperity, where she was a former session member and the Financial Secretary. She was also a member of the former Order of Eastern Stars Chapter of Claysville. Mary married James A. Carter on September 14, 1945 and they were happily married for 69 years until his passing on July 30, 2015. She was employed for Farm Credit as an Office Manager for 11 Years until her retirement in 1971, during this time she was also a Secretary for her husband’s company from 1961-2005. Mary was an avid quilter and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by three children, Deborah (Tom) Chatlak, of Canonsburg, PA, Pamela Carter, of Eighty-Four, PA and Mark Carter, of Claysville, PA; three grandchildren, Matthew (Beth) Chatlak, Nicole (Mike) Scott and Zachary (Courtney) Carter; four great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Christopher A. Carter; one sister, Dorothy Miller; three brothers, William, John and Roy Auld.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Concord Presbyterian Church, 155 Old Concord Rd. Prosperity, PA 15329 with Pastor Russ Baird, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concord Presbyterian Church, 155 Old Concord Rd. Prosperity, PA 15329.

Please view and sign the online tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.