Mary B. Mathias

Mary B. Mathias (Nee Barber) earned her angel wings, suddenly, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in her home. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Rober M. Mathias, Jr.; her mother & father, Leon (Mike) F. Barber, Sr & Doris V. (Mickle) Barber; her sister Barbara B. (Barber) Roberts; her brothers, Leon F. Barber, Jr.; Richard F. Barber, Sr. & his wife Barbara Jane (Miller) Barber. Mary is survived by her sons; Robert M. Mathias, III & Michael W. Mathias & wife, Diana Mathias. Three grandchildren, Michael Mathias, Kimberly Mathias; & Danielle Mathias; 3 great-grandchildren; And 3 great-great-grandchildren. Her sister, Elaine B (Barber) Matteo, and her sister-in-law, Helen (DeVoy) Barber. Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Mary was born in Swedesboro, NJ. Graduated from S.H.S. in 1951. She worked for Homan Chevrolet in Swedesboro, Atlantic City Electric in Deepwater, the Salem Sunbeam, and Evergreen Publishing in all their secretarial and accounting Departments. After retiring, she worked for Rapid Forms as a proofreader during their Christmas Card season. Mary was active with her husband Bob, volunteering for the Penns Grove Ambulance Squad. She accompanied Bob on his meals-on-wheels deliveries & they dressed up as Santa & Ms. Clause much to the delight of the shut-ins. She & Bob square danced for a few years with a local group & traveled to many square dancing events, even on a riverboat down the Mississippi. Mary & Bob were very active in their Church, Calvary Baptist for many years. She sang in the Choir and was very active in Church events. She & Bob gave their time & support to the new Calvary Baptist Church. They donated the beautiful chandeliers in the Church. Mary was a loving, caring mother to her immediate family as well as to her aging parents, and all her family members. Her one vice was watching and buying from QVC! Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday, Nov. 15th from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Ashcraft Funeral Home 47 State Street Penns Grove, NJ followed by a service at 11:00 am. Committal will follow at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please remember & honor her by sending donations to your favorite charity.

Mary B. Mathias

June 9, 1932 - November 9, 2023