Mary Lou Cimoric, 88, of Farrell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Cimoric was born on December 28, 1934, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Stone) Marks. A lifelong area resident, she graduated with honors from Farrell High School, Class of 1952.

Prior to becoming a homemaker, she worked at the former Myer Franks Furniture Store on Idaho St., Farrell. Later, she was employed part-time at the Italian Home Club, Farrell.

Mary Lou was a lifelong active member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell.

She devoted her life to her family and God. Mary Lou loved attending her children's and grandchildren's events and cheering on the Farrell football and basketball teams. A great cook and baker, she was proud of her Italian heritage and continued her family's traditional Sunday and holiday meals.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Thomas F. Cimoric, whom she married on June 7, 1958; two daughters, Linda (Paul) Klenke. Farrell, and Lisa (Daniel) Tolbert, New Brighton, PA; a son, Thomas E. (Marcena) Cimoric, Farrell; four grandchildren, Thomas J. (Cortney) Cimoric, Leah (Mathew) Alexander, Nickalis Cimoric and his fiancé Victoria Bremick, and Jenna Krivosh; three step-grandchildren, Erika, Heather and Paul "Dallas" Klenke; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Thomas, Baker, Celena and Cheyenne; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by two sisters, infant Ann Marks, and Loretta Leonard; and six brothers, Frank, Carl, Ralph, William, Arthur and Edward Marks.

Mary Lou's family would like to thank the staff at Helping Hands Hospice and a special friend Ruth Guba, for the exceptional care given to their mother.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Helping Hands Hospice, 480 N. Kerrwood Dr., Suite 103, Hermitage, PA 16148; or Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, PA 16121.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (10/09/2023) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday (10/10/2023) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with Rev. Richard Allen, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.