Mary Jane Ross, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY returned to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Born in Clymer, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Mary (Linza) Formica.

Mary Jane moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She worked at Carborundum, and later at the Niagara Falls Public Safety Building from 1958 to 1973 in the Records Room for the Niagara Falls Police Department.  Most recently, Mary Jane was employed with the City Court of Niagara Falls from 1973 until her retirement in 1990.

Mary Jane was a member of the Buffalo Niagara Healing Rooms Ministry, the former Sacred Heart prayer group, The John Duke Center, The Golden Agers at Spallino Towers, and The Socialites.

Mary Jane enjoyed traveling internationally in her younger years with a close group of friends.  She loved music, especially large band orchestras, and singing with the former Our Lady of the Rosary Choir. Additionally, she enjoyed refinishing furniture, beadwork, bowling, lawn bowling, swimming and baking.  Above all, Mary Jane will be remembered for her love for life and the joy she shared when she was around her dear family.

Mary Jane is survived by her daughter, Deborah (late William) Bolents; her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Michael) Schwallie and Jonathan Bolents; great-grandchildren, Zoie Isabella and Aria Grace Schwallie, her special niece Carmen Kennedy, nephew, Gary Formica; great niece and nephew Rachelle (David) Grossman and Jack (Jennifer) Kennedy, as well as several cousins.  She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph (late Cecelia) Formica.

Visitation will begin Friday, February 21 ^st from 4 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 on Saturday, February 22 ^nd at In His Presence Church, 704 91st Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.    Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.