Maureen V. Engle, 67, of Forty Fort, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Edenbrook on Second Avenue in Kingston.

Born on March 14, 1959, in Kingston, Maureen was the beloved daughter of the late James and Virginia (Polterwicz) Engle.

She earned her master’s degree and dedicated over 15 years of her life to teaching at the Diocese of Scranton and the Children’s Service Center, touching the lives of countless children. Maureen was also a member and secretary of the Secular Order of Franciscans. A woman of many talents, Maureen was a gifted artist and musician who shared her beautiful voice as a dedicated member of the choir at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Swoyersville, where she was a devout parishioner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Engle Jr.

Left to cherish her memory are her niece, Jennifer Engle of Forty Fort, and her children, Jason, Amber, and Joey; her nephew, Jason Engle of Mechanicsburg; her cousin, Shirley Vozniak and her husband, Robert, of Swoyersville, and their daughter, Allison; as well as extended family and dear friends.

Maureen’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Edenbrook and Compassionate Care Hospice for the exceptional care, warmth, and support provided to Maureen during her time with them.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, with the Reverend James McGahagan officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Family and friends may call Thursday morning at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Mass.

To share a memory or a message of condolence with Maureen’s family, visit www.bednarskifuneralhome.com.