Maryjane Newhouse

MaryJane (Lantzy) Newhouse, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on November 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after fighting her battle with breast cancer.

Born in Indiana on February 25, 1955, MaryJane was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Harriet A. (Findley) Lantzy. She was the beloved wife of Edwin T. Newhouse Sr. for 49 years – the couple was wed on June 9, 1973. She was a 1973 graduate of Blairsville High School. MaryJane was affectionately known as the “Pastry Lady” for her many years baking at Market Street Pastries in Blairsville.

In her free time, MaryJane loved to bake, play cards and crossword puzzles, and fiercely loved Jeopardy. She also loved to knit, crochet, and make quilts for friends and family. MaryJane’s favorite holidays were Halloween and Christmas. During the pandemic, she made over 150 masks for people in need. Her greatest love was to be present in her family’s life and faithfully attended any and all functions that her grandchildren were a part of.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, Edwin Sr; three children, Edwin (Tonya) Newhouse Jr., Kimberly (James) Steffey, Terra (Scott) Cole; six grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Piper, Emilee Steffey, Austin Cole, Alex Cole, Kaydence Newhouse, Mackenzie Newhouse; four brothers, Ralph “June” Lantzy Frances (Denise) Lantzy, Ken Lantzy, Dave Lantzy; two sisters, Gloria (Tom) Dobson, Beatrice (Scott) Kaufman and brother-in-law, Jim Groft. MaryJane is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert Lantzy, William Lantzy, Richard Lantzy,; sister Patricia Groft; and nephew, Randy Lantzy.

Family and friends will be received from 4PM until the time of the service at 8PM on Wednesday November 23, 2022 at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville with Pastor Kevin Giddings officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Latrobe Area Hospice for the care they gave to MaryJane and especially her nurse, Ashley.