Mary Ann Pearce (nee Muller) of Clermont, Florida, formerly of Collingswood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the age of 83.

Mary Ann was born on December 13, 1940 to Joseph and Rita (nee Loeb) Muller.  The oldest of four children, she was raised in Philadelphia, attending St. Boniface grade school and Little Flower Catholic Girls' High School.  Later she earned an Associate's degree at Camden County College.

While in high school, Mary Ann met Joseph Pearce on a blind date.  After Joe's discharge from the US Navy, Mary Ann and Joe wed on May 21, 1960.  They made their home in Collingswood, where they raised their sons, William and Thomas.  Mary Ann was active in St. John's Catholic Church as a Eucharistic Minister, and helped establish St. John's food bank.  She devoted herself in numerous ways to the community, including serving as a den mother when her boys were in scouting.   Mary Ann retired in 2013 as a Court Administrator for the Collingswood Municipal Court.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband Joe; son Willy; Tom's daughter Anastasia (Jared Land); great-grandchildren Adelina, Jarvan and Tobias; by brother Edward Muller (Barbara); sisters Rita Bryant (John) and Virginia Roberts (Paul Lohbauer); and nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to share in the celebration of Mary Ann's life at the mass to be held Friday, February 23, 2024, 1pm, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Clermont, FL.  In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity are suggested.