Mary Kathryn Conway

LOUISVILLE - Mary K. Conway passed peacefully in Jesus' arms on March 10, 2025 after a long illness, with her daughter, Christine and Hospice lovingly at her side.

Born on August 15, 1947 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Kathryn Kuntz Wessenauer.

Mary was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School, and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Youngstown State University. She concluded her career with the Cafaro Company.

Mary delighted in the company of others, and showed much kindness as she lovingly read to the visually impaired, and generously gave her time, her smiles, and attention to others. She also loved to dance. Mary worshipped for many years at Venture Church in Austintown, where she met her husband, Chuck, and made many friends.

She was much-loved by her siblings, Carol (Thomas) Walker, Donald (Penny) Wessenauer, Laurie (Michael) Vodilko, and Elaine (John) Janik.

Mary is survived by her three children; Christine (Edward) Gatta of Louisville, OH, William "Sam" (Glenda) McCool of Sharpsburg, GA, and Sheila (George) Calko of Dayton, OH; seven grandchildren, Caroline (fiancé Dominic) and Caitlyn Gatta, Samuel (Lydia) McCool, Sean (fiancé Kate) McCool, David William Klasovsky, and George and Cecilia Calko; and a great granddaughter, Emily McCool. She is also survived by her late husband, Chuck's children, grandchildren and Mary's numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff and volunteers at Green Meadows Nursing Home and Crossroads Hospice for their compassionate care provided to Mary.

A celebration of Mary's life will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday, March 28th at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, where a service will follow at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary to Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr., Ste. E,Green, Ohio 44685.