Mary L. Brooks, 88, of Stevens, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Mancini) Rotoli. She was married to the late Elmer J. Brooks who passed away in 1983. They were married for 44 years. She worked briefly as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone and as a teacher's aide. After moving to Lancaster, she waitressed for the former Andy's Catering Services in Lancaster where she helped serve the Rotary, Kiwanis, ABWA, PP&L and the Iris club. After retiring, she later became a homemaker raising her family. Mary was a devout Catholic who diligently practiced her faith. She was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church where she was involved in the Guys and Dolls club. She also attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lancaster and Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Ephrata, PA. Mary was a member of the PA Catholic Conference and N.A.R.V.R.E. She enjoyed cooking, going to the Lancaster Rec Center but most of all enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Mary is survived by three children, Barbara Aument wife of Terry of Stevens, PA, Carol Tollaksen wife of Stephen, Sr., and James A. Brooks both of Lancaster. Also surviving are three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1PM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia, PA. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the mass at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Dr, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.