Mary Lou Deal

Mary Lou Deal, 86 of Shenago Township, New Castle, passed away at her home on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

Born in Butler Township on March 3, 1934, she was the daughter to Ira and Ethel Dyke.

Marylou and Ed were married on Nov. 22, 1956. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. In addition to this, she devoted herself to her role as a teacher for 40 years. Most of this time was spent teaching high school special education students.

Marylou was an avid reader of daily newspapers, novels and her Bible. She even had a neighborhood library box in her front yard to share with others. In addition to reading she was an avid collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia for 21 years. She and Ed belonged to the national Coca-Cola chapter as well as two additional chapters. Marylou also collected miniatures for 30 years. She built a three-story doll house which she electrified by herself.

Marylou and Ed enjoyed traveling. They visited Great Britain four times. Her favorite trip was to Deal, England accompanied by Ed and son, David. Their travels in the United States included driving Route 66 to California and back twice.

Marylou always said that she had the best neighbors and close friends whom she cherished.

She is survived by her husband, Edwin E Deal; sons, Jonathon E. Deal (Lynn), and David D. Deal; grandson, Jacob E. Deal; and her constant companion, Marley, a German Shepherd. Additional surviving family members include nephews, Robert Hetrick, and Kevin Eichenlaub; and nieces, Colleen Hoffman and Betsy Monfort.

Deal — Per her request there will be no services or visitation for Mary Lou Deal, who died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lawrence County humane Society, 628 Pearson Mill Road, New Castle, PA.

Funeral arrangements are by the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.

Online condolences can be sent to: www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.