Mary Lou Kowalski

Mary Lou Kowalski,  of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Born to the late Raymond and Margaret Wootton, Mary Lou was the beloved wife of 60 years to Norbert J. Kowalski, Jr. She was a devoted mother to Karen (Joseph) Gehrki and Susan (John) Sweazen, and a proud grandmother to Michael (Katherine) Gehrki, Lauren (John) Guggenberger, Katherine Sweazen, and Nicholas Sweazen. She was also the cherished great-grandmother of August Guggenberger and the loving sister of Sally (Neil) Sheridan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou found great joy in serving others and considered volunteering one of her favorite hobbies. She generously gave her time to her community and was deeply involved in Hamilton Presbyterian Church, where she participated in Vacation Bible School, Bible studies, and church craft shows. Her faith, kindness, and dedication to helping others touched many lives and will be remembered by all who knew her.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 5570 Library Road, Bethel Park. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Hamilton Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

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