Obituaries

Mary "Mary Lou" Louise Healy

11/7/1932 - 12/27/2022

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Obituary For Mary "Mary Lou" Louise Healy

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Healy Nov. 7, 1932-Dec. 27, 2022

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Healy, 90, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Altoona, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born on November 7, 1932, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Alfred Stephens and Agnes C. (Wilt) Collins. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas Kirby Healy., whom she married on December 29, 1956, in St. James Catholic Church, Warren, Ohio. Mary Lou is survived by her six children, Patrick Stephen Healy, Diane Marie (Healy) Barry, Thomas Kirby Healy, Jr., John Gerard Healy, Matthew Thomas Healy, and Daniel Paul Healy; eight grandchildren, Sarah Barry, Katherine Healy, Claire Healy, Julia Barry, Jessica Healy Hyde, Thomas Healy III, Patrick Healy II, and Matthew Healy; and one sister, Julia Catherine Guarnieri. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Lou is predeceased by her sister, Barbara Ann Coughlin; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Healy. Mary Lou had a strong Catholic faith. She was an original founder of the Blair County, Pennsylvania chapter of Birthright, a pro-life organization. She was a Third Order Carmelite. The Third Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, also known as the Lay Carmelites, is a third order of the Carmelite Order of the Ancient Observance, established in 1476 by a bull of Pope Sixtus IV. Mary Lou’s faith and deeply held catholic beliefs were a central part of her life. A Funeral Mass will be held for Mary Lou on Thursday, January 5th at 11:00 am at St. Matthews Daily Mass Chapel in Charlotte, North Carolina; she will be interred next to her husband at Calvary Cemetery in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 01/24/2023

    Janet Scheeline

    Having learned of Mary Lou's passing, I am sorry to hear of her passing. My family and your family connected when John was diagnosed with deafness as a result of rubella. It was a pleasure getting to know Mary Lou and we did our best to help her with opportunities for John. It was nice getting to know the family. While it was only a few years of friendship, it was memorable. May memories be treasured among members of her family including Patrick, Kirby, Matthew, Diane, John, and Danial as well as generations that followed. Janet Scheeline

  • 01/15/2023

    Bill O’Donnell

    Extending my condolences and love to the family of Tom and Mary Lou Healy at the death of Mary Lou. A Mass will be offered for her precious soul by the Franciscan Friars. Sincerely Bill O'Donnell

  • 01/11/2023

    Gary Zajac

    My deepest condolences to all of the Healy Family. I hope all of you are doing well. God Bless. Peace be with you.

  • 01/09/2023

    Daniel Fishbaine

    Diane and family, I was sorry to read about the loss of your mother. May her memory be a blessing.

  • 01/06/2023

    Guido Santella

    Our sincere sympathy to the entire Healy family. We are thankful for the work your mother did as an original founder of Birthright. In fact, her passion in pro-life continues this weekend at various churches as we pass out baby bottles to fill with spare change for ELM. ELM (Every Life Matters) is a non-profit, pregnancy support service for the entire family serving Blair and Cambria counties. We are also grateful for the purchase of your homestead. Our son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters are enjoying the home. Peace and good wishes to all in the new year. Guido & Debbie Santella

  • 01/05/2023

    Maureen Conlon Krepps

    Thinking of all of the Healy Family during this difficult time in their lives. Praying for soul of Mary Lou. Sincerely, Maureen Conlon Krepps

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