Mary Lou Moore, 53, of Greene Township and formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA after a long battle with cancer.
Mary was preceded in death by infant sister Cathy and is survived by her parents, Alan and Virginia Moore of Blairsville, brother Jerry Moore and his wife Denise of Blairsville, brother Barry Moore of Long Beach, MS, sister Judy O’Data and her husband Jon of Rochester, PA, nephew B.J. Moore of Pittsburgh, and niece Melanie Bird and her husband Jeff of Indianapolis, IN. Also dear friends Patricia Travers and Steve Stolz both of Erie who were very helpful during her illness and numerous other friends and co-workers.
Mary was a graduate of Blairsville Senior High School and employed by Fluid Engineering in Erie and her family is grateful for their help and consideration during her illness. Mary Lou loved all animals, but particularly cats & German Shepherds. She had 4 cats at the time of her passing and several cat-themed tattoos. She was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, SCCA sports car racing, handsome racecar drivers, and attended many races over the years with her brother Jerry. Mary Lou was an outstanding pool player and played in competitive pool for many years; winning the Top Female Average award. She was also an avid crocheter and her friends remember her well for always having her needles and yarn close at hand. Most of her creations were given away as gifts or donations.
As per her wishes there will be no visitation and funeral arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. in Pittsburgh. A celebration of life will be held at a future date in Erie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Chautauqua County Humane Society in Jamestown, NY or the American Cancer Society.
