Formerly of East Pittsburgh, a resident of Juniper Village in Monroeville, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, the eve of her 98th birthday.
Beloved wife of the late John Begey for 58 years.
Cherished mother of Johnetta (Lou) Kirchner of CA, Jeannie (Bill) Kordich of Elizabeth and Ray (Allene) Begey of North Versailles.
Treasured grandmother of Christofer (Erika) Kirchner, Tiffani (Kevin) Co; Kristy Thompson, Kelly Kordich; Lindsay Zupsic, Jodi Begey.
Proud great-grandmother of Milan and Apollo Co; Lucas Thompson; Dejuan Stokes; Jacob and Makenzie Zupsic.
Preceded in death by her brothers: Richard, Alfred and Bill Servati and Griff Shelley.
Mary Lou was a retired employee of Westinghouse Tele-Computer center in Braddock Hills. She began her employment at Tele-Computer in the mailroom but advanced several times to inputting data and providing computer service. She was a phenomenal flower gardener and grew many species of flowers. Mary Lou also was masterful at knitting and crocheting and enjoyed a good game of cards, especially with her card club girls. She was a wonderful grandmother and made the ultimate hot chocolate.
Friends are welcome on Sunday from 2-6pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Avenue at Cable Avenue, East Pittsburgh (412-824-8800)where a Panachida will be prayed on Monday at 10 a.m.
Mary Lou will be laid to rest in William Penn Cemetery.