Mary Rachel Britko

Mary Rachel Britko, age 97 of Washington, died Sunday, May 18, 2025 in her home at Southminster Place, Washington. She was born October 16, 1927 in Washington, a daughter of the late Norman M. and Margaret McCoy Crile. Mary was a 1945 graduate of Trinity High School. She worked at the hardware counter of G.C. Murphy during and after high school, walking up Pancake Hill from the end of the trolley line. She always had a group of friends and very much enjoyed the dances at the Masonic Temple. After World War II she met and married Ed Britko in 1947. Mr. Britko died July 22, 1985.They made their home in the coal-mining town of Marianna. While there, they started their family. Later, after leaving Marianna, she was involved in the family business, Washington Food Specialty Company (Wise Potato Chips). Family gatherings were a way of life, with every holiday and family milestone celebrated with food and laughter. This continued with her grandchildren, including sleepovers and sporting events. Always a social person, she enjoyed dartball at the Elks, games with her friends, and, later, she enjoyed the community life at Southminster, especially Bingo and Uno. Surviving are a daughter, Becky (Ronald) Gasper of Washington; a sister, Linda Grace Britko of Washington; four grandchildren, Matthew (Susie) Gasper, Rachel (Josh Foster) Gasper, Chad (Jessica) Britko and Colin Britko; four great-grandchildren, Mallory and Hadleigh Gasper and Connor and Julianna Britko; two nephews, Douglas (Patti) Britko and Eric Britko, and a daughter-in-law, Susan Britko of North Canton, OH. Deceased are a son, Mark Edward Britko and a brother-in-law, Frank Britko. Friends will be received Friday from 1 PM until 4 PM in the Piatt and Barnhilll Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed Southminster Place at www.presbyterianseniorliving.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor and Andrew C. Piatt, director.