April 14, 2016

I was so saddened to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. I have had the pleasure of working with Mary Lou from the beginning of my career at American Greetings. She was a pleasure to work with and I will miss her dearly. I thoroughly enjoyed the times I was able to work with her and see her “in action” when she visited Boston. I will miss our chats and the endless knowledge she shared with me spanning her time with AG. She was truly a shining force within American Greetings and I am honored to have worked with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the DiFelice family.
Carrie Simons

April 13, 2016

Mary Lou was bright and cheerful each time I saw her and talked with her on the phone at American Greetings.  She was a delight to work with and she will be missed. God bless your family at this time. I’m sorry for your loss.
Esther Sweden
American Greetings.

April 12, 2016

I am so sad to hear of Mary Lou’s passing.  My condolences go out to her family and friends.  She was wonderful to work with and will be missed very much.
Diane Plescia, New York Metro – American Greetings

April 12, 2016

Mar Lou’s smile would always brighten up our day.  She will be missed.  Drs. and Staff O’Donnell & Phillips

April 12, 2016

I have had many interactions with Mary Lou over her career at American Greetings.  Can’t say enough about the shining light of our sales force from those of us old timers in the Marketing department.  She was a wonderful person to work with and imagine even a more gracious and fun loving Mom, Grandmother and Wife.  My sincere sympathy to all of you and you will be in my thoughts.
Don Kusek

April 12, 2016

Lou, So sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.  Chuck and Donna Kilgore (Lancaster Philatelic)

April 11, 2016

Lou, Sarah, and Ryan,
A wave of sadness covered me when I read about Mary Lou’s passing. I have many fond memories of her and I sitting on the bleachers at Golden Meadows indoor pool while Brianna and Sarah took swimming lessons.  Then later in life, Lionel & I sat with you both to watch Nick and Ryan at Hempfield Track meets.  Mary Lou’s kind heart and bright smile will be missed by many.  We still use the “Birthday Bear” flag she gave us every year to celebrate family birthdays and I always think of her when I hang it.  Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Most sincerely, Audrey & Lionel Grasso

April 11, 2016

Dear Louis and family,
     My sincere sympathy for you and your family. Mary Lou was a very special person and a dear friend. Always a positive attitude a smile and geniune concern for all those she touched. I was fortunate to see her a few months ago; Mike Colant threw an impromptu dinner for some of the longtimers, when they were in for their meeting. She was so full of energy and we had a great evening of memories and laughter. I will remember her as she was that night, which is how she lived her life. Hope she knew how much she was loved by all! Such a tragic loss. Our hearts are heavy.
Mike and I were trying to work out driving in today and sorry things didn’t work out, I feel terrible we are not there. 
thinking of you and yours
Bob Swellie

April 11, 2016

I am so sad to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. I worked with her several years ago and spent a lot of time with her. She was one of the nicest people I have ever worked with. American Greetings lost an amazing employee and person. I am so sorry for your incredible loss. Thoughts and prayers are with Mary Lou’s family and friends.
Sincerely,
Therese Brandt
  

April 10, 2016

Lou prayers and condolences from my family to yours.
Dirk Delgrego

April 10, 2016

Lou, Sarah and Ryan,
We are just so upset by the loss of Mary Lou.  We all loved her and will miss her terribly.  So many good times!  Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Carol, John, Jill and John Appleby

April 10, 2016

So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless you.
Rev. Leslie Bilger Frank

April 10, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss, Lou.    Our hearts are with you and your family. Warmest condolences, Louise and Phil 

April 09, 2016

We are Mary Lou’s cousins from Wales. We very much share in your sadness and the great loss you have suffered,the loss of a loving and caring wife,mother,grandmother,sister and aunt. I first actually met Mary Lou and Debbie,Dick and Mary Easter 1966 when my mother and I flew to the States on quite an adventure to meet our American relatives,staying with Aunt Jane,Uncle Bobby and family.Mary Lou and Robbie Austin, her cousin flew to Britain as 18year olds to visit their Welsh relatives in 1972! As a 26 year old I seemed to have been their tour guide in London,Stratford upon Avon and finally to Wales! The next time we met up was on our visit to your side of the ‘pond’ the summer of 1989 and again more recently October 2014. We had such hopes that once retired Mary Lou would once again visit “The Land of my Fathers” where she would have received such a warm welcome. We have read her obituary online and learnt so much more about her and we are so proud to be able to say we are her cousins. Our heartfelt sympathy to the whole family,may your memories of Mary Lou bring you some comfort in time.
Jen,Allan and Gareth Davies
Llandudno
Wales. UK
 
 

April 09, 2016

Lou, Sara and Ryan. May I express my deepest sympathy to you at this time of great loss.  Although our paths have not passed in many years, I have never fogotten the joy that I saw in your family. The memories of the few hours that I spent knowing all of you have never left me for even a week. I am sure that is true for so many that came across your path.  May your faith and the faith of others strenghten you in these days of greif and carry you through your life until the time comes that you again are with the one you love and miss.  God Bless …….Carson Frost

April 09, 2016

Louie, Debbie and family, Sorry to learn about Mary Lous passing. She will be in our prayers. Dorothy Napierkowski and family.          Swoyersville, Pa.

April 09, 2016

Louie, our  sincere sympathy at this sad time. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.  No more suffering for your dear wife.  Love and prayers, Paul and Kathy Speitel 

April 09, 2016

Louie, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow . Bob & Carol Redensky                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

April 08, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing.   She touched so many of us at American Greetings.   She brought so much energy and fun to our meetings and events and it will not be the same without her.    I have the privlege of knowing Mary Lou since 1980, soon after I started with American Greetings.   I will definitely miss her, and so many others at AG will also.   She was a true friend and colleague.   
Please know that her memory will never dry.  I hope you find comfort from your family and friends that cared so much for her.
May God bless,   Dan Eisenhardt

April 08, 2016

Louie,    So Sorry to read of the passing of Mary Lou,   Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely   Scott and Joni Madara

April 08, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing – may she rest in peace.  I had the pleasure of working with her closely this past year and it was a pleasure to work with someone that was so upbeat, helpful and knowledgeable.  She will be missed by many.  My sympathy to her husband and family. 
Patti McNamara, Maywood, New Jersey (part of her American Greetings family)

April 08, 2016

To the Family
May we celebrate and remember Mary Lou’s love and life as her spirit surrounds us. Our prayers are with you as you grieve our beloved Mary Lou.
Love from her cousins Susan and Bob Athow, Vicksburg,Mississippi

April 08, 2016

Dear Family
Marylou and I knew each other from high school. Doreen Snyder is one of my best friends that’s how we met.
We spoke not that long ago. Always so up beat and fun .Her personality was amazing.
May Her Memory Be Eternal
Vaso Russo

April 08, 2016

Dear Lou and Family,
May God’s peace bring you comfort in this time of great sadness upon the death of Mary Lou. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. 
All Our Love,
Rick & Eileen Chiatello-Vineland, NJ