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Mary Cossu Obituary
Mary Ann Cossu, 77, of Canonsburg, passed through heaven's gates on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was born April 27, 1944, in Washington, the daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Willhoft Cossu.
Mary Ann had a strong love of horses and belonged to various saddle clubs including the Mountain Valley Trail Riders. She was an avid antique enthusiast and owned Shabby Butterfly in downtown Canonsburg. She worked at and with Hickory Auction Barn and Clayton's Auction. Mary Ann was a devout Christian and attended Jefferson Baptist Church with her longtime companion James Clayton.
She is survived by her daughter Tamera Knox Brickl (Nick); grandchildren Aaron and Olivia Brickl; brother Frank (Diane) Cossu; niece Caitlyn Cossu; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters Linda Cossu and Betty Richardson.
Friends and family are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 10, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.
To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
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Carol Logar
October 10, 2021
So very saddened to hear of her passing- was a very good friend- Prayers To Jim Clayton and all of their families- Rest on Peace Friend- you are greatly missed!
Roland J Hribal
October 9, 2021
God Speed Mary Ann. My dear sweet friend.
Lehigh Valley Chapter-PAA
October 9, 2021
Our condolences to Jim and family
Yvonne Flint
October 9, 2021
I met Mary Ann at Clayton Auction and that was about 10 years ago. She always had a kind word and was always concerned when I was unable to attend an auction.
To say she will be missed is an understatement
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Darlene Blayney
October 8, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Maryann I meet her and walked to Rural Valley School together and have been friends almost all our lives she was a very sweet person and a lot of fun we didn't keep in touch all the time but when we seen each other it was like we seen each other every week I know I will miss her. sending Prayers to all her family
Bea & Russell Skiles
October 8, 2021
we met Mary Ann thru Jim Clayton, She was the sweetest, loving, kind hearted person, we have ever met, She always had the best smile, at all times,We loved her, She will be missed by every one that knew her.
Cindy, Tom, Dana (Lyall), Dean (Jennifer) and Amy Munnell
October 8, 2021
We are sorry for your loss Tammy. Time and memories will help. Stay strong.
BJ Lindsay
October 8, 2021
Deepest sympathies to MaryAnns family. I met Maryann a couple years ago when she walked in my store and found we had a lot in common. We became fast friends.
The time was too short, you will be greatly missed my friend.
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