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Mary Lou Fanton

1935 - 2013

Mary Lou Fanton obituary, 1935-2013, Wellsville, NY

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1935

DIED

2013

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J W Embser Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - Wellsville

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Wellsville, New York

Mary Lou Fanton Obituary

WELLSVILLE - Mary Lou Fanton, 78, of 3355 Madison Hill passed away on Wednesday (Oct. 30, 2013) at Jones Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 3, 1935, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Eugene and Catherine (Millburn) Horn. On May 16, 1954, in Wellsville, she married Gene Fanton who survives.

Mary Lou was a 1953 graduate of Wellsville High School. She was first employed at Air Pre-Heater Company in Wellsville and after moving to San Diego, Calif., she worked at Sears in Chula Vista, California. When the family returned to Wellsville she was employed at the First Trust Union Bank and for many years at Burrows Furniture. She was a member of the Christian Temple, where she loved singing in the choir. She was also a Lady Elk and was an avid bowler with the Wellsville Woman's Bowling League.

Mary Lou had a distinctive laugh and a pleasant personality that brighten the day of everyone she met. In high school she was president of the Student Council, a cheerleader and the Prom Queen. She loved music and was a loving mother to her four boys. She never forgot to acknowledge her grandchildren and great grandchildren's birthdays.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Gene Fanton Jr., Carl (Kim) Fanton of Wellsville and Jim (Denise) Fanton of Belmont; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley (John) Giopulos of Wellsville, two sisters-in-law, Dorothea Heers of Wellsville and Beverly Rahr of California; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Bill Fanton; a grandson, Carl Fanton Jr.; a great-grandson, Michael Fanton; and a sister, Cate Horn Tomah.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Saturday (Nov. 2, 2013) at 11 a.m. at the Christian Temple in Wellsville with Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations, in lieu of flowers to the Christian Temple. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Published by Wellsville Daily Reporter on Oct. 30, 2013.
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I will miss you and Uncle Gene forever. You were a good Aunt; taught me how to drive, and make quesadillas and so much more. Rest In Peace Auntie.

Tammy Rahr

Family

October 24, 2021

Thinking of you at this time of year brings happy memories and a warm heart. Love you forever Aunt MaryLou. ❤

Tammy Rahr

Family

October 24, 2020

Dear Sweet Auntie, it's hard to believe you've been gone 6 years. We miss you on Earth but are happy you are reunited with Loved Ones in Heaven. Sending words of comfort to the family and all who grieve.

Tammy Rahr

Family

October 24, 2019

We were best friends as kids thought of her often.She was a blessing to so many me included.My condolences to her family.My Aunt just told yesterday wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear the news. God Bless Shirley

Shirley [Cartwright] Bobak

April 14, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Teri Culbert

November 6, 2013

Gone in body, she Walks in Beautiful Perfection to Light the Universe with her Sweet Energy and Love. We will always love and miss you Aunt Marylou. We shall see you again one day!

Tammy Rahr

November 4, 2013

What a beautiful lady, although I haven't seen her in many years, she was kind and always had a smile for me, I even wrote a short story about her,back in the 1970's while she told it in her own words. My prayers and thoughts are with the family...

Jodi (Dennis) Martin

November 3, 2013

I remember singing with Mary Lou in the choir a church, good times. Rest in peace Mary Lou!

David Bellows

November 3, 2013

One of the sweetest unpretentious kindest people I have ever known. Heaven is blessed.

Dennis Horn

November 1, 2013

I will miss her sunny personality, and our great summers when we came to visit or they came to Jeannette.

Becky Peters

October 31, 2013

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