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Official Obituary of

Mary Lynn (Burrelli) Nicholas

February 25, 2009

Mary Nicholas Obituary

Mary Lynn (Burelli) Nicholas of Swissvale, age 58, on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. Mary Lynn was a race official at both the Lernerville Speedway and PA Motor Speedway. She was a volunteer for Toys For Tots; the Children's Miracle Network and Racers For Tots. Mary Lynn always thought of others first. Beloved wife of David S. Nicholas for 39 years; dear mother of David Nicholas of Swissvale, Jessica Nicholas, Amy Beachler (Jay) of Penn Hills, and Sara Nicholas (Joe) of Penn Hills; loving daughter of Ralph and Doris (Verbe) Burrelli of North Braddock; also survived by 10 grandchildren; sister of Judy Bowser (Doran) of North Braddock, Ralph Burrelli (Barb) of Sewickley, Donna Gregrich (Gary) of Wexford, Andrea Papula (Dan) of North Braddock, Dean Burrelli of OH and Doris Braill (Ron) of North Braddock; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends welcome Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8pm at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. East Pittsburgh 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anselm Church, Word Of God Parish, on Monday at 10am. Private burial in Butler Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to T.J,'s Journey c/o Dollar Bank, PO Box 765, Pittsburgh, PA 15230.