Obituaries
July 5, 2023

Mary Lou Loulis – North Charleroi

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Mary Lou Loulis, 67, of North Charleroi, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on Sept. 12, 1955, in North Charleroi, daughter of the late Frank and Maria Sacco Dolessandro. Mary Lou enjoyed playing the piano and was a member of the former St. Cajetan Church and now Epiphany of our Lord Church. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, John M. Loulis; two aunts, Adelina Mascetta and Julia Cain, both of Monessen; her uncle, Joseph (Clara) Sacco of Fontana, Calif.; and numerous cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank A. Dolessandro. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, with a Blessing service at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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