Mary K. Demo
Mary K. Demo
CROGHAN, NY ~ Mary Kathryn Demo, 78, of 7162 Belfort Road, Croghan, died with her loving family at her side on Monday, July 11, 2011, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, where she had been a patient for the past four weeks.
Mary was born on June 1, 1933, in Boonville, NY, a daughter of Albert and Julia Moltz Fey. She was educated in Boonville and was graduated from Boonville Central School in 1951.
She married Eugene P. Demo on July 13, 1957, in St. Joseph’s Church in Boonville.
Shortly after her graduation from high school, she went to work as a secretary for Shaffer’s Motor Sales in Boonville until her marriage in 1957. Following her marriage, she worked as a mother and homemaker until 1973, when she went to work at Beaverite Products, Inc., in Beaver Falls, and retired from their Croghan plant in 1995.
Mary was a communicant of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Croghan, and along with her husband, was one of the first active greeters of the church for over 20 years. She was also a member of the church’s Rosary Society and the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion Auxiliary in Croghan.
Throughout her life, Mary’s special enjoyments included bowling in the women’s leagues, doing jigsaw puzzles, playing Bingo, meeting with her friends to have morning coffee at Wishy’s, watching women’s soccer, spur of the moment family barbeques, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband, Eugene, and her five children; Susan D. (Stuart) Salmon, of Glenfield, Diane L. (Keith) Philo, of Carthage, Gary S. Demo, Joseph A. Demo and Linda A. (Daniel) Nuffer, all of Croghan; a brother, James (Lois) Fey, of Boonville and a sister, Shirley Flynn, of Glenfield; 15 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Randy P. Demo, who died in 1986, a brother, Clarence Fey, who died in 2000, and a son-in-law, Richard Thomas, who died in 2010.
Mary’s funeral will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011, beginning with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service, at the Scanlon Funeral Home, Main St. Croghan, followed by a 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass from St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan, with the Rev. Daniel L. Chapin, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan.
Calling hours will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan, NY.
Comments
So sorry for your loss..She was a great lady that always greeted us with a smile. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Thinking of your family during this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Carolyn
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a pure and loving soul. I will always remember her fierce loyalty, her faith, and her endearing absent mindedness. And what a sense of humor! Her commitment to Gene and to her family will always be a great example. God bless and RIP sweet Mary”
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mary was a wonderful woman, may your memories help console you through this difficult time. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to Gene and family.
Mary was a joy on our bowling team. We all will miss her. Ron Roch
Our Hearts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
With Deepest Sympathy, Allison & Daune Golden
So very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing She was so good to me as a kid, when Randy & I were hanging out together. Always making me feel like one of the family. Mary has waited a longtime to see Randy again… Randy you have to behave now ’cause your Mom’s in heaven with you !!! The whole family is in our thoughts & prayers
So sad for your loss to the Demo family. I have many fond memories of Mary growing up. She will be missed but not forgotten. God Bless.
I have many fond memories of Mary, in
Boonville, with the class of l951.
Knowing she is now in Heaven with Jesus
and other loved ones is a blessing. Peace be with you, her family.
God Bless you all.
Mary was a special aunt to me,she was always smiling for everything. My prayers go out to the whole family. Mary was my god mother, God Bless Her.
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