Mary Deronja, 94, formerly a longtime resident of Farrell passed away Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Ms. Deronja was born April 29, 1929, in Brookfield, OH, a daughter of the late Marko and Frances (Neral) Deronja. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Farrell High School, Class of 1947.

Mary worked at the former Sharon Transformer Div. of Westinghouse Electric Corp. until the plant's closing in 1985.

Mary was a lifelong member of St. Anthony Church, Sharon, and also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge 3029.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Emily Deronja, Fairfax, VA; a brother-in-law, Patrick Dever, Hermitage; three nephews, Patrick Dever, Glen Burnie, MD, Mark Dever, Arlington, VA, and Frank Deronja (Cristin), Raleigh, NC; two nieces, Cathleen Phelps (Bill), Alexandria, VA, and Cherie Sharp (Kevin), Newport Beach, CA; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Dever; two brothers, Mark and Frank Deronja; and a nephew, Michael Deronja.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony Church, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, PA 16146.

There will be no calling hours. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage, with Rev. Glenn Whitman, as celebrant.

Interment: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Hermitage.