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Irene Ponce Obituary
Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Pollack) Mitro.
As a parishioner, former choir member, and retired bookkeeper for Prince of Peace Catholic Church she was active in church ministries and the community. Irene was also a long-time member of the YMCA.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph and Jonathan Ponce; daughters-in-law, Renee and D'Arcy; sister, Ethel Humienny; grandchildren Lauren, Joseph III, Andrew, and Jessica; niece, Laurel Boeschen; nephews Robert, Thomas, Mark and their children.
A Rosary service will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. followed by a visitation beginning at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Taylors, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grenville Humane Society or Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
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