Marie Colantoni Harless, 76 of Richeyville, PA passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020.

She was born March 30, 1944 in Brownsville, PA a daughter of the late Albert and Marie Harosky Colantoni.

She was a 1961 graduate of Beth Center High School and received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Education from California University of PA in 1966. Her teaching career started in 1966 at Trinity Area School District at Patton School and Trinity West retiring in June of 1999 after 33 years of teaching.

She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a life member of PSEA, NEA and Washington County Retired Teachers Association.

Surviving is a daughter Maria Szakal (Anthony) of Calgary, Alberta Canada and a granddaughter Asia Marie Szakal.

Deceased in addition to her parents is her husband Donald Harless Sr. and a brother William Albert Colantoni.

Funeral Services are private and under the direction of the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA. Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Washington City Mission/Avis Arbor Women's Shelter or the Washington Area Humane Society.