BORN

1926

DIED

2019

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Jeff Mantini Funeral Home

701 6Th Ave

Ford City, Pennsylvania

Mary Commodore Obituary

Mary (Lovelace) Commodore, of Ford City, departed this life and entered heaven Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, following a courageous battle with a sudden illness. Mary, born June 21, 1926, is the daughter of the late Samuel H. Sr. and Mary (Cooley) Lovelace, formerly of Leechburg. Following her mother's death, her father married the late Viola (Nelson) Lovelace. Mary married James H. Commodore Aug. 22, 1947, and moved from Leechburg to her new home in Ford City. She and James were married for 64 years until his death on Oct. 5, 2011. They, with their four children, attended services together as a family for many years at Second Baptist Church, in Ford City. A diligent and passionate woman, Mary worked in the church as well as working in her home and community. As a young woman, she worked in her family owned restaurant and many homes in the Ford City area. Mary formally retired after 26 years of service as a nurse's assistant at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family and feeding everyone who visited her home. She had a very welcoming heart, enjoying all who visited. Mary is now waiting to reunite with her daughter, Jewel Commodore, and sons, Henry "Hank" Commodore, and the Rev. Kent Commodore (Adrienne); sister, Patricia Lovelace, and sisters-in-law, Edith Lovelace, Gloria Baldwin and Charlotte Lovelace. She also leaves her grandchildren, Tiyana Chong (Shaun), Amanda Booker, Danielle Commodore Walker (Maurice) and Kent A. Commodore; her great-grandchildren; and a host of family, including adopted sons, Ardell Smith, Donald Jones and Tim Williamson, as well as beloved dear friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Commodore; son, Kirk Commodore; sister, Dorothy (Lovelace) Guy, and her Lovelace brothers, John, Jesse, Robert "R.C.," Ernest, Paul and Samuel Jr.; and aforementioned parents.
Viewing and internment of the body will be private. All arrangements are through the MANTINI FUNERAL HOME in Ford City. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service to be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at the 10th St. Station, 301 Tenth St., Ford City, PA 16226.
The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, any cards or donations may be sent to Second Baptist Church, 400 Fourth Ave., Ford City, PA 16226.

Published by The Valley News Dispatch from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2019.
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Mary(Lovelace) Commodore was a beautiful
lady inside and out with a quiet spirit.
She was a dear friend of our mother (Julia Allensworth).We send our condolences along with our love.

Whittley and Louise Gamble

February 18, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family, Jim and Mary were special people.

Ron Paul

February 18, 2019

Hank & family- May you be comforted by your many fond memories.
Our Condolences, Chad & DonnaLee Hanna

February 15, 2019

So sorry for ur loss. Prayers

Dennis Swigart

February 14, 2019

Grandma, You will be forever missed and loved.

Your Loving Granddaughter
Caroline

Caroline Beck

February 13, 2019

Our deepest condolences to your family. For as long as we lived down the street from you, it was always nice to see your mother come out onto the porch to check her flowers. Second Baptist won't be the same without her.

Jacqueline Ellison

February 13, 2019

My heart is with all of you at this difficult time.Mrs Commodore was always very nice to me and always welcomed me in her home.Her love and kindness will never be forgotten. sincerely Carolyn Brown and family

February 13, 2019

We are deeply saddened for the loss of your mother and a loving family member she will surely be missed by us and her lovely smile prayers for you all. The Breckenridge family Wanda ,Wilma,Larry, Linda,Charlie,Mattie,Lulu,Ginny.

February 12, 2019

Mrs. Commodore was such a sweet lady. She always had a welcoming & beautiful smile.
RWG...until we meet again. We extend our love, prayers & condolences to all of the family.

Craig & Pauletta Brown

Pauletta Brown

February 12, 2019

To the Commodore Family,

You have my deepest sympathy. Mary was a sweet and loving person. May god continue to Bless you and keep those beautiful memories of Mary.

Henri M. Parker
Ann Arbor, Michigan

February 12, 2019

Dear Commodore Family,We are so very sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.Doug and Becky Good and Family

Becky Good

February 12, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Cathi (Capizzi) Olinger, Zelienople PA

February 12, 2019

A wonderful woman. Continue to celebrate her life!

Sherri Lovelace-Cameron

February 12, 2019

Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carmen Brown

February 11, 2019

Jai Bell

February 11, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the Commodore family.

Frederick Jackson

February 11, 2019

To Hank,Kent,Jewel and family my sincere condolences at this time. Take comfort in knowing that your mom is going home in peace. May God bless you and keep you.

Harry Wimms

February 11, 2019

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