Mary Anne Caputo

Mary Anne Caputo (Corrigan), 82, of North Sewickley, PA passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford on Saturday, May 31, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Ellwood City, Pa. on October 22, 1942; the daughter of the late Edward and Mary ("Lena") Corrigan. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1959, she attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, ultimately obtaining a Master's degree in Biology. After graduation, she taught high school Chemistry and Biology; first in Corning NY and later Cortland NY until returning to Ellwood City in 1975. There, she raised a family and was an active member of St. Agatha Parish for many years. She also worked as an analyst in the metallurgical lab at Ellwood Casting, and later as a copy editor at the Ellwood City Ledger starting in the early 80s where she would ultimately rise to be the paper's editor in the early 90's--a position she held until retiring after the paper was sold. Afterwards, she continued to work part time at the Lawrence County Tax office until retiring fully a few years later to spend more time with her grandchildren. Mary Anne was preceded in death by her Ex-husband William S. Caputo (with whom she remained on friendly terms throughout their lives), her brother Michael J. Corrigan, and her youngest son Christopher. She is survived by her eldest son, William E. Caputo (Susan) of Naperville, IL and four grandchildren: Jennifer, Katherine, Kaleb and Christopher. Mary Anne is also survived by her sister-in-law Lena Corrigan of Ellwood City, her nephews Michael Corrigan and Robert Corrigan and many dear friends. Mary Anne was a lifelong sports enthusiast. A talented baseball player as a youngster, she was often portrayed by her childhood friends as being "the best ball-player amongst us." As an adult she played softball for many years on the McDowell's Koppel team and was also was an avid bowler, playing in leagues and tournaments around Ellwood and beyond. A fierce Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins fan, she also followed many of the local college and high school sports teams. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Mary Anne's name to the Ellwood City Area Public Library. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport, PA followed by a Blessing Service at 8pm with Fr. James Wehner and a committal service the following day at Holy Redeemer Cemetery.