Paula McCloskey Mack

Paula McCloskey Mack
December 21, 1940 – October 28, 2024
Paula McCloskey Mack of Butler, PA, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and educator, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born and raised in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Dr. Paul and Pauline McCloskey and the younger sister of Ann McCloskey Martin. Paula earned her degree in Elementary Education from Rosemont College in Philadelphia and later obtained her Montessori certification from the Montessori International Center at Cleveland State University.
Paula met her husband, Thomas F. Mack, on a blind date, leading to a marriage that spanned 59 years. Together, they raised four children-Tom, Susan, Karen, and John-who were their greatest joy.
Paula began her career as one of the nation’s first Head Start educators and later devoted over 35 years to the Butler Montessori School. While raising her family, she worked part-time as a Montessori teacher and also served as the school’s Director from 2001 until her retirement in 2011.
Paula will be remembered for her intelligence, quick wit, loyalty, and love of music. She is survived by her dedicated husband, Thomas; her son, Tom Mack (Colleen) and their children, John and Lindsay; her daughter, Susan Albert (Peter) and their children, Shannon and Sam; her daughter, Karen Mack (Carolyn); and her son, John Mack (Shelby). She was predeceased by her sister, Ann.
Paula’s legacy lives on through her family, friends, students and everyone fortunate enough to know her.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10am Wednesday October 30th at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church (1660 N Main St Ext, Butler, PA) with Catholic burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery to follow (1004 N Main St Ext, Butler, PA). In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula’s memory can be made to the Butler Montessori School by visiting ButlerMontessori.com and clicking on the “Support Our School” button.
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