Maryann was born in Passaic and raised in East Rutherford. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. Maryann held several positions throughout her professional career; first, she was a cafeteria worker at Kittatinny Regional High School then, she began working in the pharmacy at Newton Medical Center before transitioning to the registration department. She also volunteered her time at the Beehive Thrift Store in Newton which benefits Newton Medical Center and the local community.
Maryann had a deep love of the outdoors from spending time in the yard tending to her garden to traveling to the beach to bask in the sun, she felt her best among nature. She was a talented artist in the areas of knitting, needlepoint, cross stitch and painting. Maryann especially enjoyed painting and was particularly gifted with water-color designs. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, an organization founded on the principles of fun, friendship and fulfillment.
Maryann was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Josephine (Trouse) Marinaro; her first husband, David Manser III; her son, Darren J. Manser; her sisters-in-law, Jane Pritchard and Faith Cherasia; and her brothers-in-law, Jack DeRosa and Spencer Manser. She is survived by her husband, Bruce N. Pritchard of Fredon Twp.; her sons, David F. Manser (Hilary) of Stillwater Twp. and Dennis E. Manser of Fredon Twp.; her daughter-in-law, Tracey Manser of Hampton Twp.; her grandchildren, Olivia Manser, Christine Manser, Bryce Manser, and Daniel Manser; her brothers-in-law, Doug Pritchard and Peter Cherasia; her sisters-in-law, Mickey DeRosa and Barbara Manser; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm, and 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St, Newton, NJ. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the funeral home. Maryann will be laid to rest following the service in Yellow Frame Cemetery, 2 Yellow Frame Rd, Newton, NJ.
Memorial donations may be made in Maryann’s memory to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860.
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