Mary VanDyke Obituary
Born August 3, 1941, in Sewickley, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Veronica Mutz Modrack.
Mary lived a vibrant life where she touched countless lives with her caring nature and dedication to service. She served as a crossing guard for Phillips Street School and a member of the Baden Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Her commitment to service did not stop there; she was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mary was also a familiar face to many from the little stores throughout Baden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth L. VanDyke; two sisters, Norma McClain, and Margaret Barnes; two sisters-in-law, Clara (John) Amoroso, and Olive (Elden) Channell.
Surviving are her two children, Kenneth A. (Leslie) VanDyke, and Valerie (John) Stablow; two brothers-in-law, Walt (Eileen) VanDyke, and Bill McClain; and four grandchildren, Nicholas VanDyke, Christian VanDyke, Emma VanDyke, and Anthony Cvitkovic.
Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 1133 Church Street, Ambridge. A service will be held Friday at 11 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, Baden, 399 State St, Baden, PA 15005. Online Condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com.
Interment will be private at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
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Lynn Bouterse
September 24, 2025
What a wonderful lady, that Mary!! I loved being in her presence because she was full of knowledge, both current and past. She was also good! Kindhearted and a tiny bit snarky at times, she always made me feel welcome.
I loved her love and concern for your dad.
Every now and the she'd call to say Ken was on a "walk" again so please keep an eye out as he covered his route. Because of love and respect for both of your parents people looked out for him as she asked.
Now they are both together again as it should be, walking together and basking in the light of Jesus.
I hope you can find comfort in Mary's legacy of caring for others and her love for each one of you.
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