Mary Ann Hynes

Mary Ann Hynes, 75, of Mesa, AZ passed on April 1, 2020 from complications due to COVID-19. Mary Ann is predeceased by daughter Donna Schweinberg; parents Peg & Charlie Hynes; siblings David Hynes and Paula (Hynes) Dillon. Mary Ann is survived by daughters Stefanie (nee Schweinberg) & Ed Groff, Rose Valley, PA, Karen (nee Schweinberg) & Ron Hay Mesa, AZ with grandsons Crosby and Griffin Hay; and Eric Schweinberg, Myrtle Beach, SC. Other survivors include sister, Jane (Hynes) & Larry Westlake of Millington, NJ, brothers John Hynes, Denver, CO and Msgr. Richard Hynes of Chicago, IL along with many nieces and nephews.
Mary Ann led the family in dancing to Neil Diamond’s hits at every family gathering. After High School Mary Ann became a Temporarily Professed religious with the Sisters of Charity, Convent Station, NJ for five years. Mary Ann married in 1972, living in Stroudsburg, PA for many years. Mary Ann easily made friendships with colleagues and neighbors. Holidays delighted her visitors with household decorations, food and music. Loving politics and a joiner she served on the local Stroudsburg school board. After moving to Huntersville, NC Mary Ann was employed with Bank of America in Charlotte, NC. Soon after retirement, Mary Ann moved to Mesa, AZ to be closer to the joyous growing patters of her grandsons.
Her recent years at Desert Blossom Rehab facility in Mesa provided Mary Ann with friendships and kindness. A global fun moment captured Mary Ann in a photo which went around the world. During the economic crisis of 2008 a major newspaper ran article on Bank of America that pictured the home office in Charlotte; one could see Mary Ann taking a smoke break. Viewed by a California niece, the photo gained the attention of the family, of course. Her life grew as a blessing for those who came to know her, even amidst the crucibles of struggle which came her way. Her blue eyes and her teasing wit linger with many.
With incredible attentive nurses at Banner Baywood Hospital Mesa, AZ, Mary Ann via ‘audio zoom.com’ technology allowed the final conversation with her children from three states. Earlier her brother via ‘video zoom.com.’ provided a last hearing and seeing. This medical staff engaged these final hours with tenderness. A few hours later, due to COPD complications and the demands of COVID-19, Mary Ann surrendered to God with her ‘quietly, yes’ to the crucible of a final struggle that came her way.
Arrangements by O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad Street, Bloomfield. Please express condolences at
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