Mary Levens, a beloved spouse, mother and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2023 at the age of 77.
Mary was born on June 27, 1945 in Morristown, NJ to the late William and Mary Rivers. She spent most of her life in Hackettstown and was a proud member of the community. Mary was known for her kindness, generosity and her willingness to help anyone in need.
Mary was a dedicated healthcare professional for over 30 years, working at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, the U.S. Military Hospital on Okinawa Japan and other healthcare facilities throughout Northern NJ in various roles including Medical X-Ray Technician, Special Procedures Specialist, Nurse and Administrator.
Mary was also an active member of the Hackettstown community and her church, Our Lady of the Mountain Roman Catholic Church in Long Valley, where she was a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Rosary Altar Society and Sunday School Teacher. As a second grade Sunday School Teacher, Mary helped many young Catholics receive their first communion.
Mary was a member of Quilters of Hope and was an avid sewer and quilter, always seeking out new techniques and materials to enhance her craft.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Edward Levens; her two loving sons, Scott Levens, Edward S. Levens and wife Kelley; a brother, William J. Rivers; three grandchildren, Cooper, Mason and Addison Levens; a brother-in-law, Alex Levens and wife Mary; and cousin Marie England and her husband Ralph.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ with Rev. Marchin Michalowski officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Hackettstown following the Mass.
Visitation will be Monday, April 24, 2023 from 4-8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
Mary’s legacy of kindness, generosity and dedication to her family and community will live on through the many lives she touched during her lifetime. For those desiring, donations may be made to the Rosary Altar Society for Our Lady of the Mountain Church, in memory of Mary.
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Joseph Pannia says
April 21, 2023 at 1:38 pmTo the Levens family, Ed, , Ed Sr. Scott and grandchildren,
We are your neighbors, Joe and Teresa Pannia, we want to send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Mary was such a great neighbor and a great person, we met just a few months after we moved our family in town in 1985 , just around the corner, at 102 Ferris Place.
On multiple occasions we talked while shopping at the local Kmart mall, Rockaway Sales store and on the soccer field during Ed’s soccer games.
Mary’s experience in the healthcare profession helped us through all the years when asked for Hospital services and Pediatrician contact information she was always there for us. At one point when she learned that I was a former soccer player, she encouraged me to attend meetings and go out every weekend to support the kids playing for the Hackettstown Soccer association, in fact after a few meetings I found myself coaching her son Ed Jr, who was a very skillful midfielder player.
Teresa and I always enjoyed seeing Mary at the field, dropping off or picking up Ed for soccer practices . We also enjoyed the many chats we had while walking by Pleasant View Road after dinner, while she was taking care of the front yard’s beautiful flowers. May she rest in peace. God bless you and all your family. Our Love, Joe and Teresa Pannia, 102 Ferris Place, Hackettstown.
Joseph Pannia says
April 21, 2023 at 1:39 pmTo the Levens family, Ed, , Ed Sr. Scott and grandchildren,
We are your neighbors, Joe and Teresa Pannia, we want to send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Mary was such a great neighbor and a great person, we met just a few months after we moved our family in town in 1985 , just around the corner, at 102 Ferris Place.
On multiple occasions we talked while shopping at the local Kmart mall, Rockaway Sales store and on the soccer field during Ed’s soccer games.
Mary’s experience in the healthcare profession helped us through all the years when asked for Hospital services and Pediatrician contact information she was always there for us. At one point when she learned that I was a former soccer player, she encouraged me to attend meetings and go out every weekend to support the kids playing for the Hackettstown Soccer association, in fact after a few meetings I found myself coaching her son Ed Jr, who was a very skillful midfielder player.
Teresa and I always enjoyed seeing Mary at the field, dropping off or picking up Ed for soccer practices . We also enjoyed the many chats we had while walking by Pleasant View Road after dinner, while she was taking care of the front yard’s beautiful flowers. May she rest in peace. God bless you and all your family. Our Love, Joe and Teresa Pannia, 102 Ferris Place, Hackettstown.
Chick and Linda Dimiceli says
April 21, 2023 at 3:17 pmEddie sorry to hear of your loss Linda went through school with Mary Always such a pleasure to be around She will be missed So sorry
Christine LaBadie says
June 15, 2023 at 8:36 pm“Mary my dear friend”! I met Mary young when she was supervisor at HMC. She was the reason I became a XRay Tech! She hired me wherever she went! I loved her like a Mom! I never meant anyone who devoted herself to her family as much as she did!
Melissa Denamen Maney says
August 20, 2023 at 5:42 pmI am so sorry to hear about Mary. She was always so kind and generous to us. I will always remember all our time together as a child. I will miss seeing her around time. I feel so terrible I just found out. I would have been at her viewing to see you all and pay my respects. Mary is now an angel in heaven looking over you all.
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