Mary Elizabeth Pogodzinski “Marybeth”, age 57, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her residence in the loving care of her husband and children on April 27, 2026.

Born on December 31, 1968, in Somerville, New Jersey, Marybeth was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph M. Esposito and Frances Ann Esposito (née Rafferty). She was raised in Middlesex, New Jersey, and graduated from Middlesex High School in 1986. She met her husband, Chris as a secretary at Somerset Medical Center and he was in residency at the hospital.

After living a few years in Sacramento, California, Marybeth and Chris moved to Nazareth, PA in 1998. She built a life centered on family and service to her community.

Marybeth earned her Associates Degree in Nursing and was a (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse. She devoted her career to caring for others and later served as a school nurse with the Nazareth Area School District. Her compassion, dedication, and gentle spirit made a lasting impact on the many lives she touched.

Marybeth was the devoted wife of Dr. Christopher Mark Pogodzinski, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Loving mother of Elizabeth Pogodzinski, Nicholas “Nick” Pogodzinski and John “Jack” Pogodzinski.

Cherished daughter of Frances Ann Archer (nee Rafferty) and predeceased by her beloved father, Joseph M. Esposito. Devoted sister of Michael (Monica) Esposito and Daniel (Eileen) Esposito, Esq. Survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.

Relatives, friends, teachers, staff and students of the Nazareth School District are invited to attend Marybeth’s viewing on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home: 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Virgin R.C. Church: 600 Harris Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846. Cremation private and No Visitation before Mass. Inurnment Private after the Mass at Resurrection Cemetery in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers to St. Luke’s University Health Network: Excellence In Cancer Care Fund: https://www.slhn.org/cancer/give Please note: Marybeth Pogodzinski

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Mary Elizabeth Pogodzinski.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through:

McCann-Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph: 856 - 456 - 1142