Obituary for Mary A Mensinger (Belusko)
Mary A. Mensinger, born on May 1, 1931 in Tomhicken, PA, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022 at the home of her son Jim of Newark, Delaware.
Mary was the daughter of Stephen George Belusko and Mary Ann (Saksa) Belusko. Her parents emigrated from the Czech Republic and settled in Tomhicken, a small town outside of Hazelton, PA. There, Mary met the love her life, Jim Mensinger. They were a perfect match and married on April 7th, 1951. They were married for over 57 years before Jim ‘s passing in October 2008. They had two children, Jim Jr. and Jane, before they left Tomhicken. Jim and Mary moved to Elsmere, Delaware, where they had two more children, Jack and Judy.
Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. Family was first! After their children were grown, she worked at Wilmington Dry Goods in Elsmere for several years. Mary and Jim enjoyed being around people. They were on the committee that started the Annual Coal Crackers Reunion and thoroughly enjoyed chaperoning the kids in the Oak Grove Junior High Bank, having accompanied them on numerous school trips.
We all looked forward to Mom’s delicious dishes of halupki and halushki which she made for the whole family for the holiday meals that she always hosted. Mary and Jim enjoyed watching their children play sports. They were always there to cheer them on. Later in life they were at the games of their grandchildren to cheer them on.
Mary was a longtime member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and belonged to the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. She was also a member of the Mid County Senior Center where she had many friends and enjoyed playing Bocce Ball and card games - especially Pinochle where she would be chosen as the score keeper. All who knew her will miss her.
In addition to her parents, Mary is also predeceased by her sisters, Mary Belusko, Anna Belusko Stashko and her brothers, Stephen Belusko Jr and Joseph Belusko.
Mary is survived by her children, James A. Mensinger, Jr. of Newark, DE; Jane (Jim) Fitzsimmons of Wilmington, DE; Jack (Susan) Mensinger of Bear, DE; Judy (Andy) Prettyman of Newark, DE; her grandchildren, Jen Mensinger, Liz Ashton, James A. Mensinger, III, Jill Fitzsimmons, Julie Fitzsimmons, Joelle Fitzsimmons, James F. (Christy) Fitzsimmons III, Michele (Matt) Douglas, Jaclyn (Matt) DeCarlo, Lindsay (Josh) Hayman, Kasey (James) Pasco, Andrew Prettyman, Joelle Prettyman and Jeff Prettyman; and her great-grandchildren Eric, Matthew, Caitlyn, Emma, Maximo, Chase, Victoria, LJ, Temperance, Dallas, Gunner, Brielle, Brinley, Blakely, Brayden, Gabriella, Matthew, Jackson, Olivia and a grandson due in October. Mary is also survived by her brother, John Belusko of Newark, DE.
A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am, Friday, April 29th, 2022 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church located at 903 New Road, Elsmere, DE; a Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers,donations can be made to Corpus Christi Church.
The family would like to thank Mom’s caregivers Eleanor, Brenda, Dee, Beth and all the Staff from Bayada Hospice for the wonderful care and love they gave our mom.
Jim will be the Heaven’s Gate waiting for her… back together.
Mary was the daughter of Stephen George Belusko and Mary Ann (Saksa) Belusko. Her parents emigrated from the Czech Republic and settled in Tomhicken, a small town outside of Hazelton, PA. There, Mary met the love her life, Jim Mensinger. They were a perfect match and married on April 7th, 1951. They were married for over 57 years before Jim ‘s passing in October 2008. They had two children, Jim Jr. and Jane, before they left Tomhicken. Jim and Mary moved to Elsmere, Delaware, where they had two more children, Jack and Judy.
Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. Family was first! After their children were grown, she worked at Wilmington Dry Goods in Elsmere for several years. Mary and Jim enjoyed being around people. They were on the committee that started the Annual Coal Crackers Reunion and thoroughly enjoyed chaperoning the kids in the Oak Grove Junior High Bank, having accompanied them on numerous school trips.
We all looked forward to Mom’s delicious dishes of halupki and halushki which she made for the whole family for the holiday meals that she always hosted. Mary and Jim enjoyed watching their children play sports. They were always there to cheer them on. Later in life they were at the games of their grandchildren to cheer them on.
Mary was a longtime member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and belonged to the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. She was also a member of the Mid County Senior Center where she had many friends and enjoyed playing Bocce Ball and card games - especially Pinochle where she would be chosen as the score keeper. All who knew her will miss her.
In addition to her parents, Mary is also predeceased by her sisters, Mary Belusko, Anna Belusko Stashko and her brothers, Stephen Belusko Jr and Joseph Belusko.
Mary is survived by her children, James A. Mensinger, Jr. of Newark, DE; Jane (Jim) Fitzsimmons of Wilmington, DE; Jack (Susan) Mensinger of Bear, DE; Judy (Andy) Prettyman of Newark, DE; her grandchildren, Jen Mensinger, Liz Ashton, James A. Mensinger, III, Jill Fitzsimmons, Julie Fitzsimmons, Joelle Fitzsimmons, James F. (Christy) Fitzsimmons III, Michele (Matt) Douglas, Jaclyn (Matt) DeCarlo, Lindsay (Josh) Hayman, Kasey (James) Pasco, Andrew Prettyman, Joelle Prettyman and Jeff Prettyman; and her great-grandchildren Eric, Matthew, Caitlyn, Emma, Maximo, Chase, Victoria, LJ, Temperance, Dallas, Gunner, Brielle, Brinley, Blakely, Brayden, Gabriella, Matthew, Jackson, Olivia and a grandson due in October. Mary is also survived by her brother, John Belusko of Newark, DE.
A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am, Friday, April 29th, 2022 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church located at 903 New Road, Elsmere, DE; a Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers,donations can be made to Corpus Christi Church.
The family would like to thank Mom’s caregivers Eleanor, Brenda, Dee, Beth and all the Staff from Bayada Hospice for the wonderful care and love they gave our mom.
Jim will be the Heaven’s Gate waiting for her… back together.