Marie Stricko

Marie "Boots" Stricko age 79 of Youngstown passed away July 17 at Briarfield Manor.

Marie was born August 6, 1935 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to William and Marie Irma (Hock) Suttle.

She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Clarksburg, W.V. and came to this area in 1955, were she met and married her late husband John "Jack Stricko" whom proceeded her in death in 1995.

Marie was a member of St. Christine Church and worked for the Diocese of Youngstown first at Calvary Cemetery and later at Resurrection Cemetery. Boots loved excursions to Mountaineer to test the slots, and was a member of the St. Christine's card club and the 500 club. She also was an avid Steelers fan and rarely missed a game.

Mother of daughter, Jill McQuillan of Youngstown, son Jim (Beth) Stricko of Lake Ann, Michigan, and son John "Jack" Stricko of Youngstown. Dear grandmother of four grandchildren; Jennifer (Zach) Zvosec, and Molly, Chas and Madeline McQuillan. The oldest of five siblings she is survived by sister Janet (Richard) Scali; brother Bob (Joyce) Suttle; brother Tom (Lorraine) Suttle; and proceeding her in death brother William Suttle; She also is survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends could always rely on an open ear and heart when they talked to "Boots".

A memorial mass will be held at St. Christine Church Saturday August 8, 2015 at 11:00am. Friends may call an hour prior to the mass at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Arthritis National Research Foundation or St Christine Church.

Boot's family would like to thank Ed and Diane Reese and their wonderful staff for the exceptional care they provided during her six month stay at Briarfield Manor.