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Obituary

Mary Jo Banas

January 20, 1977 – August 23, 2025

Mary Jo Banas, 48, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, formerly of Imperial, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 23, 2025 surrounded by family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure that touched all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Allison Hieber, and son-in-law Magnus; her beloved mother, Linda Banas; her cousins Bob and Azur Cherin; her favorite life partner, Bryan …

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She was such a sweet soul and dedicated mother. The first time I met her, she was helping Ali move in and she pulled me…
She was such a sweet soul and dedicated mother. The first time I met her, she was helping Ali move …
She was such a sweet soul and dedicated mother. The first time I…

 Always a smile and she was one of my best friends. I will miss her a lot. 

 Always a smile and she was one of my best friends. I will miss her a lot. 

 Always a smile and she was one of my best friends. I will miss …

We were friends throughout her time at West A.  Then I had the honor to take her to Prom at Fort Cherry on the Gateway …
We were friends throughout her time at West A.  Then I had the honor to take her to Prom at Fort Ch…
We were friends throughout her time at West A.  Then I had the h…

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What were Mary Jo's favorite sports teams?
Steelers, Penguins, Chiefs, University of Miami
Steelers, Penguins, Chiefs, University of Miami
Steelers, Penguins, Chiefs, University of Miami
What were Mary Jo's favorite tv shows?
The Office, Sons of Anarchy, the Newsroom, Billions, Wednesday, Gilmore Girls, Dukes…
The Office, Sons of Anarchy, the Newsroom, Billions, Wednesday, Gilmore Girls, Dukes of Hazard
The Office, Sons of Anarchy, the Newsroom, Billions, Wednesday, Gilmore Girls, Dukes of Hazard
What were Mary Jo's favorite drinks?
Michelob Ultra
Michelob Ultra
Michelob Ultra
What were Mary Jo's favorite books?
Dean Koontz, Stephen King
Dean Koontz, Stephen King
Dean Koontz, Stephen King

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Born

January 20th, 1977
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Passed away

August 23rd, 2025
Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Cremation

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Saint Lucie Cremations

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