Dr. Mary Janet Henry – Speers Hill

Dr. Mary Janet Henry, 87, of Speers Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. A daughter of the late Charles and Nettie Lambie Stacey, she was born on Dec. 7, 1935, in Donora, Pa. Mary Janet graduated from Donora High School and received an undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock Teachers College. She pursued a career teaching physical education at Donora High School and ultimately went on to earn a master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania as well as a Ph.D. from West Virginia University in computer science and mathematics. She spent several years as a professor at Indiana University – East in Richmond, Ind., and retired in 2001. Mary Janet had a love for music and the arts, which she passed along to her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary United Presbyterian Church in Donora, sang in the choir during her time there and served as choir director for several years. Most recently, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church of California. She was also an avid sports fan and loved her Pittsburgh Pirates. Some of her favorite athletes were Michael Jordan and one of her former students, Ken Griffey Sr.   She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, C. Edward Henry; her daughter, Barbara Gadola (Chester); sons, Ed Henry (Renee) and William “Bull” Henry; grandchildren, Matthew Miraglia (Patricia) and Adam Henry; great- grandchildren, Elise and Joey Miraglia; and niece, Lauren Hurray (Don). She was preceded in death by her sister, Irene Bender; and brother, Dr. Charles Stacey. There will be no public visitation or services. Arrangements are entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions can be made in Mary Janet’s name to the Donora Historical Society or First Presbyterian Church of California.