Mary M. Goff

Mary M. Goff, 71, of Kingston, PA, passed away peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center on October 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Mary was born in Wilkes-Barre on September 21, 1954, to the late Edward and Margaret Balz. Mary was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School class of 1972, the year she met the love of her life, Charles. She then immediately attended King’s College earning a degree in Elementary Education. She was later employed as a customer service representative at Hanover, First Heritage and First Community Banks before retiring in September of 2021.

Mary was an active member of St. Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre before transferring to St. Ignatius Church in Kingston. Mary enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, from watching hummingbirds in her backyard and scratching lottery tickets to her favorite game shows and making random trips to the casino. She loved decorating for the holidays, cooking, and hosting family gatherings, especially the annual Christmas Schnitzelbank tradition.

Mary had a special love for Tommy’s Pizza, truly cherished the time she spent with her work friends, and loved nothing more than to get out on the dance floor at weddings. Mary took great pride and joy in raising her two children and loved watching them participate in sports as they grew up. Above all, her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart.She found joy in life’s little moments and in the people who made those moments special.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Curtis Whipple.Mary is survived by her loving husband, Charles Goff, Sr. to whom she recently celebrated a milestone 50th wedding anniversary. She is also survived by her devoted children: her son Charles Goff Jr. and wife Melissa of Long Island, NY; her daughter, Michelle Kopczynskie and husband Carter, of Berwick. 

Mary’s memory will be cherished by her sister Elaine Whipple, Courtdale; her sister Ann Marie Drumsta and husband Robert, Hanover Township; and her brother Thomas Baltz and wife Ann, Furquay Varina, North Carolina. She was a dear aunt to her nephews, Matthew Whipple, Christopher and Jeremy Baltz and her niece, Carolyn Whipple. Most of all, Mary was a proud grandmother to her grandchildren, Tyler, Kameron, Kaiden and Kenedi. Mary will also be truly missed by her extended family and friends.

A Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola, 339 North Maple Avenue, Kingston. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.Friends may call Wednesday from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Maher-Collins Funeral Home, 360 North Maple Avenue, Kingston.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the CancerWellness Center of NEPA, Forty Fort or The Medical Oncology Associates of Kingston Prescription Assistance fund in Mary’s memory.