{"id":7556,"date":"2025-04-07T15:38:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T19:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/?p=7556"},"modified":"2025-04-08T15:41:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T19:41:58","slug":"mary-a-arcieri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/?p=7556","title":{"rendered":"Mary A. Arcieri"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mary-Arcieri-Photo-2-250x364.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mary-Arcieri-Photo-2-250x364.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mary-Arcieri-Photo-2-200x292.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mary-Arcieri-Photo-2.jpg 616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>North Hornell, New York<\/p>\n<p>Mary A. Arcieri, 82, of Hornell, NY, passed away at her home on April 6th, 2025, following a brief illness.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on October 15th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna (Smith) Gath.<\/p>\n<p>She was raised in Hornell and was a proud and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.\u00a0 A true example of her generation, she embodied tireless work ethic, traditional values, and unwavering love for her family.<\/p>\n<p>Mary was a determined entrepreneur, owning and operating an H&amp;R Block franchise, and later working alongside her daughter, Renee and son-in-law, Anthony in their family businesses.\u00a0 Throughout her life, she held many jobs, always doing whatever was needed to support and care for her two daughters.<\/p>\n<p>Surviving are her daughters, Renee (Anthony) Falco and Dianne (Billy) Nasca; grandchildren, Ryan (Kim) Nasca, Thomas Nasca, and Nicholas Nasca; and her cherished great-granddaughter, Gracie Jane Nasca.\u00a0 She also leaves behind her beloved brothers, Pete (Jerry) Gath and Larry Gath, along with several nieces who were dear to her heart.<\/p>\n<p>Mary found joy in life\u2019s simple pleasures \u2014 reading a good book, playing word games with loved ones, and spending time with her brothers Larry and Pete, and her sister-in-law, Jerry.\u00a0 She will be remembered for her selflessness, perseverance, and the deep love she gave so freely to those around her.<\/p>\n<p>The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to their hospice nurse, Megan Kingston, for her remarkable care, gentle presence, and the comfort she brought to Mary and her loved ones during such a difficult time.\u00a0 In lieu of sending flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in her memory be made to CareFirst Hospice of\u00a0 New York, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Painted Post, NY\u00a0 14870.<\/p>\n<p>In accordance with Mary\u2019s wishes, there will be no calling hours.\u00a0 Private services will be held at the convenience of her family.<\/p>\n<p>Though she may no longer be with us, her love, strength, and spirit will live on in all who were blessed to know her.<\/p>\n<p>Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n<p>To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com\/dagonfuneralhome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Hornell, New York Mary A. Arcieri, 82, of Hornell, NY, passed away at her home on April 6th, 2025, following a brief illness. Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on October 15th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna (Smith) Gath. 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