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Mary Corey Obituary
The paper reported the news of Corey's death on its website Tuesday night.
Corey was named senior vice president and director of content at the Tribune Co.-owned paper in 2010, overseeing all print and digital news operations. She was the first woman to hold the post in The Sun's 176-year history.
Corey joined The Sun in 1987 as an editorial assistant and was quickly promoted to features writer. She later served as assistant national editor and national correspondent. She held various editing roles in the features department from 1998 to 2003, and then was promoted to assistant managing editor for features.
In 2009, she was appointed head of print. That same year, the newspaper went through a severe round of layoffs as parent Tribune Co. was going through bankruptcy.
After she ascended to the paper's top newsroom job, The Sun was named Newspaper of the Year and best website by the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association.
Sun Publisher Timothy Ryan praised Corey as "a friend and mentor to many here" and as an "extraordinary leader," according to the newspaper.
"Amid an unprecedented information revolution, Mary used her leadership and creativity to position The Sun for the future," Ryan said. "She was exceptionally adept at driving the vital work of the newsroom while embracing opportunities for growth in the digital age."
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake praised Corey in a statement released Tuesday night.
"As the first female leader of the Baltimore Sun newsroom, Mary Corey was a trailblazer in her profession and was admired by many," the mayor said. "I was very saddened to learn of her death following a heroic battle against breast cancer. Mary Corey was committed to the Baltimore region, and was one of the few editors of a major metropolitan newspaper to have the unique opportunity to lead her hometown paper that she grew-up reading."
Corey was born in New York and moved to the Baltimore area as a child, according to the newspaper. She attended the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1985.
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72 Entries
July 13, 2013
Experiencing the death of a loved one is never a joyous occasion. May you find peace in knowing that soon, our creator will completely remove death forever. (1 Corinthians 15:26)
March 30, 2013
May find comfort from the loss of your loved one.
chawann palabon
March 27, 2013
I so sorry to hear about my sweet friend Mary,my thoughts and prayers are with each everyone of you
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C White
March 25, 2013
To the Family of Mary J. Corey,
I can't wait until "no resident will say I am sick" Isa. 32:24. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nancy
March 23, 2013
May our heavenly father give you the peace and comfort you need at this time. Philipians 4:7. My condolences.
March 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
Becky (McCormack)
March 9, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about young Mary and my thoughts and prayers are with the Corey clan. Take comfort in knowing that someone who touched so many and made such a difference will always be remembered and treasured.
March 9, 2013
May God be your comfort and support now (John 16:22).
T Crawford
March 9, 2013
To the Corey family:
My deepest sympathies for the loss of Mary. Her warmth and talent will be missed by both her family, The Sun and its readers. May God's Word help you through this difficult time. (Isa. 41:10,13)
March 6, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss...May God give you peace and comfort...Nurses and staff of Weinberg 5D
Anna hendon
March 4, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
March 3, 2013
Mrs.
Corey- I am so sorry for your loss. I can' t imagine losing a daughter! My heart is broken. Mary was the perfect childhood friend! She and I spent every day together during our elementary school years- how blessed am I to have had her as my best friend growing up. I will never forget her! God Bless you always-!Amy Frantz
Imogene Lambie
March 3, 2013
I knew Mary from our passing one another in the halls of the Baltimore Sun. She would always smile and say hello. You knew she was special just by that simple gesture. My sympathy goes out to her loving family.
James Willner
March 3, 2013
May the eternal light shine upon her....
March 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ed and Lynne Spilman
March 2, 2013
Heaven will never be the same.
barbara jones-Brooke
March 2, 2013
you must be so proud of your daughter--the little girl that was our next door neighbor. My prayers and thoughts are with you
March 2, 2013
May the God of comfort give this family peace during this most diffcult time.(Eph.1:2)Barb Meill
March 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robin
March 2, 2013
May your fond memories bring a smile to your face. Turn to God to bring you comfort in your distress. He is near to all those calling upon him and their cry's for help he hears.
Psalms 145: 18,19
Lena Boykin
March 1, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Danny O'Hern
March 1, 2013
So sad to know that she won't be there to keep the flow of words in the way we've come to appreciate in the Sun paper. It'd be good to see the Sun will continue her proud advance for editorial standards by starting a springboard for young editorial candidates with promise.
February 28, 2013
To the Corey Family,
I went to Dulaney and then Notre Dame. I had several classes with Mary. She always had a smile on her face, and was such a loving, and kind soul. I am devastated learning of her passing, and am praying for all of you.
With deepest sympathies,
Amy Wood
Abingdon, MD
February 28, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
gloria james
February 28, 2013
So sorry to read about the loss of such a dear and sweet person,She is certainly in god's memory and our creator will never forget those who are resting in his memory.Waiting for the time when he will swallow up death forever(ISAIAH25:8). BUT UNTIL THEN MAY HE GRANT YOU PEACE AND A CALM HEART ,to cope with your loss.
February 28, 2013
Our family grew up next door to Mary and her family in Cockeysville. I"m so very sad and proud to hear of Mary's phenomenal accomplishments! I've been a nurse living in Chicago for 20+ years and the Corey family should be very proud to know that the Chicago Trib had a huge, wonderful article about Mary. I remember her as a child and young lady and what a sweetheart she was way back then. My condolences to the entire Corey family. I can't imagine losing a sibling, especially one as influential as Mary seems to have been to everyone she has touched. God bless. We all know she's in a good place.
Susan Erbland
Liz Atwood
February 28, 2013
My condolences and prayers go out to Mary's mother and sisters as well as her Baltimore Sun family. She brought warmth and heart to the newsroom amid the most trying times. We all will miss her.
Curves Rotunda
February 28, 2013
With our deepest sympathy. You will be missed at Curves!
Wayne & Susan Cash
February 28, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We were neighbors in Cockeysville from 1968-1978. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Corey family. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Wayne & Susan Cash
Murrieta, CA
Curtis Trammell
February 28, 2013
Mary was a super person to work with and very generous with her time and advice. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Jane Gandy Lyall
February 28, 2013
I sat next to Mary in Miss Jackson's journalism class in 10th grade – and what I remember most is not the fact that she was a fantastic writer. I remember her compassion for Paul, a student with Cerebral Palsy who sat behind us. Paul was in a wheelchair, and could not speak. He used an alphabet board to communicate. Mary always went out of her way to include Paul, to make sure he was part of the class, and as much as possible part of a regular student experience. Mary became Paul's ambassador in the class – and looking back over the countless memories I have of our friendship, including sleep overs, her goofy laugh, dinners, Ocean City, Christmas gatherings, a trip to New York, her cool apartment in Baltimore with the scary elevator, what first came to mind was her servants heart and her ability to see beyond herself to the needs of those around her. She did this for me and my friends countless times. My heart is crushed that I lost touch with her these last several years. Kathleen, Mrs. Corey, and Margaret, and the rest of Mary's family, my prayer is that the Lord would comfort your hearts with His love, like only He can.
Noel & Tina McGeary & family
February 28, 2013
We wish to offer our sincere sympathy to the family of Mary J. Corey(RIP). To her Mother Mary, and to Kathleen, Mike, Caitlin and Ashley and to Margaret, Andre, Justin and Kyle. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
February 28, 2013
From all the laddies from Curves. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Carol, Baltimore, MD
Tonia Simmons
February 28, 2013
It was a pleasure to take care of Ms.Corey. She always had a beautiful smile on her face and fought everyday to get better! She will be missed. God Bless the amazing family and Mary bff!
Love,
Tonia (nurse Hal 3)
Patrick Gutierrez
February 27, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jerry Wynn
February 27, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to your family & friends.
February 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
Rose Myhre
February 27, 2013
R.I.P. Mary-Jo I know it was a long hard battle but you are at peace in heaven now. I am so happy we could all get together in Oct. and had such a wonderful time. My heart and prayers go out to your Mother,sisters and all your family. I know they are heart broken now, but the time will come when everyone will be thinking of you and remember all the fun times you all had together. you will always be in there hearts. Love and prayers to the family. God Bless
February 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ms. Corey. Her Mother, Mary, and Kathy, Mike, Caitlin and Ashley Demchuk and Margaret, Andre, Justin and Kyle Quaranta.
God Bless. Jodie and Fred Bachman
Jo Parker
February 27, 2013
Mary was always kind and gentle. She had a way of treating you as if what you were saying was the most important thing in the world. She was always there for those of us honored enough to know her, with the right words to buoy us another day.
Julie Gruca (Erbland)
February 27, 2013
Neighbors for years in Cockeysville, I remember Mary growing up. Such a nice, kind girl. My prayers go out to her family.
February 27, 2013
Please know that the God of all comfort is with your family and will help you to endure the temporary loss of your loved one. (Romans 15:5)
Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
February 27, 2013
Mary was a kind and wonderful person as well as a talented journalist. When I was Food and Home Editor of The Sun in the late 1980s, Mary was a news assistant. I recognized her spark and her desire to do good work and promoted her to be one of my reporters. She never disappointed in her work or in her relationships with others. My condolences to her family. I want you to know we all loved and respected Mary.
Sheri Taylor-Emery
February 27, 2013
I am inconsolable. Mary was a dear friend from the moment I met her over twenty years ago when she was a features reporter and I worked in the art department. She remained one of the kindest, smartest, most gracious people I've ever had the honor to know. I do know she was universally loved. I may be far away in Georgia but she was and will always be one of my "Baltimore girls."
Betsy Fisher
February 27, 2013
I knew Mary while at Cockeysville and Dulaney. I was not surprised to learn that she her passion for journalism had earned the top position at the SUN. My prayers are with her family and friends.
Thomas Graves
February 27, 2013
My life was made much, much bigger and brighter by knowing this remarkable person. I think it very likely that a sweeter soul has not walked the Earth in my lifetime, and I treasure the many hours of charming conversation and friendship that I was able to spend with Mary. I'm sure there is no friend, no family member who is not feeling her loss deeply, and I grieve with you. I hope that some solace comes from feeling the gentle warmth that she seemed to spread everywhere. So long, old friend. I miss you, and I thank you.
Valerie Keznor
February 27, 2013
I have not seen Mary for years but have followed her success with her career and knew how dedicated she was. Always smiling and always was such a kind person.
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 27, 2013
rip
February 27, 2013
My deepest sympathies to her family. I loved working with her. Ruth Hakulin
Angel Garrity-Ayrosa
February 27, 2013
Although I lost touch with Mary; I have wonderful memories of the fun and laughter we shared in our younger years.My condolences to her friends and family.She is at peace with God.
Charles and Karen Henry
February 27, 2013
Love and prayers.
arthur hogan
February 27, 2013
What a wonderful person and human being, I was brougt to tears. So much grief in the world; ' someone like this lady is no longer with us. I wish I had had known her personally, my life career would have been better.
February 27, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Corey family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Amy Langer Levey
February 27, 2013
My warmest thoughts and prayers go out to the Corey family.
February 27, 2013
So sorry for your lost.
Julie Anderson
February 27, 2013
I had the pleasure to work with Mary for several years as a Tribune colleague. Warm, creative, tough underneath. And always positive. What a legacy she has left at the Sun.
Jane Dowling
February 27, 2013
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
February 27, 2013
may we all wait patiently for the New World where will be no more sickness and death.
Iva Blake
February 27, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mary during my time at The Sun and did a great job! God Bless!
Linda Yurche
February 27, 2013
My sympathies to Mary's family, friends and co-workers. I was lucky to work with her for a few years, and she was a radiant, inspiring, kind person and a committed and creative journalist. Her passing is a true loss to The Sun and the community.
Diane Linguadoca (Ator)
February 27, 2013
To the Corey Family - I went to Dulaney and played field hockey with Mary. Although that was a long time ago, I still remember how determined she was in high school...so smart...so driven...may she rest in peace.
Lisa Simeone
February 27, 2013
How awful this news is. I'm stunned and so sorry to hear it. Though I hadn't seen Mary in about 20 years, I remember her well. What a wonderful, talented woman. My condolences to her family and friends for the loss of this bright light in their lives.
Norman Solow
February 27, 2013
So sorry about the passing of Mary due to Breast Cancer. My late Mother was also a victim of Breast Cancer.
To Mary's family please accept my deepest sympathy and hopefully some day this awful disease will be cured.
With deepest sympathy,
Norman Solow
Andrea Davison
February 27, 2013
I knew Mary in her high school years. She was very smart with a quiet determination about her that earned her much respect and many friends. I was not surprised to learn that Mary had earned a coveted spot as an intern with The Sun during college. I was equally thrilled for her (but again - not surprised!) when she rose through the ranks to earn the top editorial post there. You'll be missed by many, Mary.
Miss Kyle
February 27, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. She seemed like such a sweetheart. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. God cares for you and will help you during your time of need. ( Psalms 121:2)
February 27, 2013
Mary,
We miss your sweet smile, faithful heart and gentle ways. You and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna R. Omata and G. Evans Hubbard
February 26, 2013
May our God and Father of peace and all tender mercies grant you a calm heart and a positively full measure of solace from your most precious memories of Ms. Mary.
Baltimore, MD
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