From the Lehighton Times News dated 20 December 2006

Mrs. Mary Serina, 66, of 312 W. Bertsch St., Lansford, died Friday in Wildwood, Fla. She was the wife of Andrew J. Serina Sr. The high school sweethearts celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in June.

She worked for Acme Markets, Tamaqua, for 36 years before retiring in 1995.

Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of Frederick W. Howell of Coaldale and the late Ann Mae (Rowan) Howell, who died in 1984.

She was a 1958 graduate of the former Coaldale High School.

The deceased was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Lansford, where she was a member of the Cooking and Baking Crew. She also belonged to the Holy Cross Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans and the Panther Valley Daughters of Mary.

Mrs. Serina was a member of the Men of Marian, where for years she was an active member.

Surviving in addition to her husband and father is a son, Attorney Andrew J., and his wife, Maria, of Tamaqua.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann Kokinda, who died in 1987.

The Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.