Funeral arrangements are set for former Pennsylvania First Lady Ellen Casey.
The widow of former Governor Robert Casey, and the mother of US Senator Bob Casey, passed away Friday at the age of 91.
A viewing for Ellen Casey is scheduled for Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Downtown Scranton, while a funeral mass will be held at the cathedral on Friday at 10:00 a.m.
The burial will be private at Saint Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow.
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On Friday, First Lady Lori Shapiro released a statement on the Passing of First Lady Ellen Casey
"On behalf of our entire family, Josh and I send our prayers and condolences to the Casey Family on the passing of First Lady Ellen Casey.
"Ellen was an ambassador for the Commonwealth and her beloved home of Scranton. Like Governor Casey, she made family, health, and children part of her life’s work. Her work to raise awareness around breast cancer, literacy, and so much more made the lives of countless Pennsylvanians better.
"We are grateful to Ellen for her dedication to the people of Pennsylvania. May her memory be a blessing for her family and all of us who benefited from her service."
Today, the Governor ordered US and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across Pennsylvania to immediately fly at half-staff in honor of Former First Lady Ellen Casey.