MaryJane DeVito

MaryJane Donlan DeVito, 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter in Alpharetta, Ga., on January 31,2021, after battling the progressive disease of Alzheimer's.

Born in Schenectady on May 09, 1934, she was the daughter of the late James Francis and Mabel Foley Donlan. MaryJane attended and graduated from St. Columba's High School in Schenectady in 1951. She attended Mildred Elley Secretarial School and worked in various secretarial/administrative roles throughout her life including positions at General Electric, CHP in Latham, and Hospice of Schenectady. Her primary roles in life that she loved and cherished most were being a homemaker, and dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. MaryJane was married to the late Leonard J. DeVito, who passed away in 2004. In addition to her husband, she was also predeceased by her sister, Roberta Donlan Grant, whom she loved dearly.

Survivors include her three children, David DeVito (Denise) of Schenectady, Jill DeVito Kennedy of Alpharetta, Ga., and Daniel DeVito of Schenectady; her cherished grandchildren Kaci and Connor Kennedy, both of Alpharetta, Ga. and their pets that surrounded her this past year who brought her great joy; and her special family friend, MaryLou Pedone, also of Schenectady. A special thanks to nurses Alecia and Bambi of Hospice Traditions in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and all the medical staff that helped her along the way; and to Fr. Joseph from St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Duluth, Ga.

As a former member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, a memorial service will be held at a future date to be determined, with burial alongside her family in St. John's Cemetery in Schenectady.

MaryJane had a way about her that made her loved by all who met her. She had a contagious, beautiful smile, and loved to be silly and laugh. MaryJane will be most remembered for her kindness to all, her smile, her silliness, her laughter, her cooking for family and friends, her simple way of life, her appreciation of anything and all that came her way; her strong will and perseverance with life's challenges; and her love for her children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember/honor MaryJane are asked to make contributions to TRADITIONS HOSPICE OF LAWRENCEVILLE, LLC, 1585 Old Norcross Rd, Suite 205, Lawrenceville Georgia, 30046-4055. Or make an online donation at Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) to a location of choice.