Mary Manarelli Fails, 69 of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at her home.
She was born November 28, 1947 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of the late Guido Manarelli and Dora B. (Cunningham) Manarelli. She was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA.
Marylou retired from Torrance State Hospital as a housekeeping supervisor after 35 years of service. She was a member of the BPOE #406 Ladies Auxiliary. Marylou enjoyed playing Bingo, watching TV, shopping and was a fan of the Steelers and Raiders.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Kauffman & husband, John of Blairsville, PA; daughter, Jennifer Jones & boyfriend, Frank Shurina Jr. of Derry, PA; grandchildren: Nicole Lickenfelts, Shawn Shean, Amanda Kauffman and Megan Jones; great granddaughter, Fiona Shean; brother, Larry Manarelli & wife, Terry of Blairsville, PA; nieces & nephew: Kelly Palombo, Kristin Staats, Cory Manarelli and Kelsey Manarelli.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Zedick and also three infant siblings.
The family will receive friends at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8PM. A blessing service will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Fr. Stephen R. Bugay will officiate. Interment will be in the SS Simon & Jude Cemetery, Blairsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville, PA 15717 to help with funeral costs.
