Mary Ann was born on July 17, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Donald and Mildred (Scire) Burandt. Mary Ann was raised in Wayne, NJ and was a resident of Oak Ridge before settling in Layton, NJ . From 1985 until her retirement in 2008, she co-owned Family Drug Shops in Branchville, NJ with her husband Arnold. In her early years, Mary Ann was employed as a Social Worker, Teacher and Travel Agent. Mary Ann enjoyed travelling (especially cruising) and was a lover of nature, books, cooking and music.
Mary Ann is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Arnold Soldavin; her beloved children, Kim Soldavin of Westminster, CO, and Keith (Susan) Soldavin of Highland, MD and her adored grandchildren, Serena and Zachary Soldavin.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main Street, Branchville, NJ 07826.
A graveside service to follow at 12 PM at Branchville Cemetery in Frankford Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Blue Ridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232 Branchville, NJ 07826 or The Sandyston Fire Department, 133 Co Rd 645, Sandyston, NJ 07826.
Condolences can be offered to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.net
