Mary Louise von Essen

Mary Louise von Essen, 84, of Rocky Hill, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Josephine (Elmer) von Essen. Mary was formerly employed as a hairdresser and was the owner of Mary's Hair Design in Berlin. She was a member of Kensington Congregational Church and the Newington Ski Club. She was a UCONN Women's Basketball fan and enjoyed skiing, cooking, and antiquing. Surviving are a niece, Cynthia Porter and her husband Steven; a nephew, Steven von Essen and his wife Lori Rogovin; special cousins, Richard Shea and his wife Mary, Robert Shea and his wife Patricia; and many special friends, including Jeanne Wischenbart (husband John), Joan Noyes and her family; Joyce Thorner, Lorraine Hughs, and Joe Machowski. Mary was predeceased by two brothers, Carl A. von Essen and Peter A. von Essen. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at 11 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial will be held privately in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Please share a memory of Mary with the family in the online guest book @ www.ericksonhansen.com.