Ann Mary Rafferty Ogden, known as “Mary,” of West Decatur, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013.

She was born on January 22, 1938, 1938 in Grampian, a daughter of the late John and Ann Gannon Rafferty.

Mary was the oldest of four children. She attended Curwensville High School and graduated in 1956. She worked as a Certified Professional Secretary for Dravo, Johnson and Johnson, and Curtis Wright, as well as several other companies. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Grampian.

Mary is survived by a daughter, Crystal Ogden Baird and husband Thomas Lee Baird, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Heather Laine Ogden, James John Paul Ogden, Amanda Baird Hill and husband Matt and Emily Ann Baird; three great grandchildren, Dana and Helena Peteuil and Jude Matthew Hill; two sisters, Christine Rafferty McCafferty and husband John and Shelia Rafferty Capatch and husband James; and two sister-in-laws, Maureen Gannon Rafferty and Joanne Ogden Price and husband William R. Price.

Mary is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Mary’s family came first and she was always filled with compassion, wit, and love.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marlin Paul Ogden, Sr. on July 26, 2000 and whom she married on February 23, 1957 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. She was also preceded in death by her son, Marlin Paul Ogden, Jr. and her brother, John Regis Rafferty.

A funeral mass will be held at the St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Grampian on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 2 PM with the Rev. Mark Mastrian as celebrant. A reception will follow the mass at the church fellowship hall. Following the reception, the committal service will be held at the Eden Cemetery, Shawville.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Wednesday from 6-8 PM with the Rosary being recited at 6 PM and a Christian Vigil service at 7:45 PM.

Memorial contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation, in honor of Mary Ogden, 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 204, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

To sign the on-line guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.