Winifred Ware, Taylor, passed away Saturday evening at her home in Taylor after an illness. She was the widow of Arthur Ware Sr who died in 1975.
Winnie was born January 21, 1936, in New York City and she was the daughter of Adolf and Winifred Miller Mayer. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Taylor prior to its closing. A talented seamstress, she was well known for her custom draperies throughout the area.
Surviving are her sons Arthur Ware, Jr., James Ware and his wife Rosemary, Michael Ware, and Thomas Ware and his wife Janet; Daughter-in-law, Ruth Ware; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her sons John “Jack,” Robert and Warren “Butch” Ware; siblings Cathy, Johanna “Chris”, Philip and Susan. Daughter-in-law Charlotte Ware.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10am in Divine Mercy Parish at St. Joseph’s Church 312 Davis Street, Scranton, PA 18505.
Friends may call Saturday morning from 9am until the time of the Mass.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Fairview Memorial Park Elmhurst
In lieu of flowers the family encourages me memorial contributions to be made in St Jude Children’s Hospital
Arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care and direction of the Vanston and James funeral home Scranton
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Mara Montoro Pugliese
Dear Tommy and family, I am so sad that Winnie has passed. My heart is heavy but knowing she is at peace is comforting. Winnie has been a long time friend and extended family member, she was a loving, caring genuinely good woman and she touched the hearts of so many. Winnie came into the Montoro family some 40 plus years ago when her long time companion (Uncle) Frank Montoro Jr. brought her into the fold. Winnie soon fit in with a large, loud crazy brood she truly became a big part of all our lives. Winnie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her so rest in peace my friend. Love and friendship, Mara Montoro
Mrs Linda Wielgosz
I knew Winnie from the American Sewing Guild, as well as her sister, Kathy. Winnie was such a nice lady and a great member of our guild. She will be missed.
Diane & Rich Fay
Our Dear Cousins,
We were very sorry in Florida to recently learn of your loss. I was around Aunt Winnie very often as a kid when Uncle Art was still with us. My favorite part of visiting them was always the pot of “wimpies” that she’d have on the stove. She was happy that I enjoyed them so much; and never minded the chaos of company on top of a large family to feed. Winnie was a comforter when grandma Phoebe passed. Many years later, I learned she was excellent at playing Trivia and we’d have soulful conversations at family reunions in both PA and NJ. Rich remembers many picnics with Winnie and knew her as warm and soft spoken. She had a big heart for others and will always be thoughtfully remembered as she rests in heavenly peace.
Sending our sincere sympathy and love to everyone, Diane and Rich.