Mary Lou (March) Schonely, 92, wife of the late Samuel Schonely, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Frederick Living.
Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ina (Finley) March.
Mary Lou was a longtime member and choir member of St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Boyertown. She then became a member of Living Faith Church the last few years. Mary Lou was a longtime Kindergarten teacher in the Boyertown School District. She always enjoyed seeing many of her former students over the years all grown up and they would always stop and talk with her. She valued her lifelong relationships with her students. Mary Lou was also involved with Meals on Wheels with her husband, Sam. She also loved butterflies and flowers.
Surviving is her son Jim Schonely, husband of Jennifer; daughter Kathy Schonely; grandchildren Jay and Summer; and her niece Carol Starrett. She is predeceased by her brother Ralph March Jr. and her sister Ina Starrett.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 12:00PM at Catagnus Funeral Home (1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525) with Pastor Rick O’Hara officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 11:00AM-12:00PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vista Adult Services- Care of Development, 1021 Springboard Dr., Hershey, PA 17033 (Autism Foundation) in Mary Lou’s name.