Mary Louise "Marylou" Blaney

Mary Louise “Marylou” (Heppler) Blaney

March 19, 1936 – October 30, 2020 (age 84)

Mary Louise “Marylou” Blaney (nee Heppler), age 84, of Broomall, PA, formerly of Sharon Hill, PA passed away on October 30, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Urban Joseph and Miriam Louise (nee Kaiser) Heppler.

Marylou was a graduate of Transfiguration Grade School and West Catholic Girls High School, class of 1954.  She loved going for walks each day, trips to Ocean City, NJ, figuring out Sudoku puzzles and listening to Irish music.

Marylou was especially proud of her grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them as well as her family and many friends.

Her kind, loyal, loving and generous spirit will always be remembered and she  will be missed by all those who knew her.

Marylou was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. Blaney Sr.; the loving mother of Mary Lou Keough (Joseph Jr.) of Collegeville, PA, Kelly Anne Blaney of Phoenixville, PA, Teresa M. Ferry (Joseph) of Newtown Square, PA and the late Henry J. Blaney, Jr.

She was an adoring Nana to Kerry, Tyler, Liam, Colin, Jack and Joseph.

She was the caring sister of Howard Heppler (the late Madeleine) of Deerfield Beach, FL, John Heppler (Sue) of Drexel Hill, PA, Richard Heppler (Agnes) of Phoenixville, PA, Cris Heppler (Marie) of Boca Raton, FL , Martin Heppler (Helen) of Newtown Square, PA, and Anne Taylor (Harry) of Media, PA

She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Marylou was predeceased by her siblings, Urban Joseph Heppler and Miriam Heppler.

Family and friends are invited to Marylou’s Viewing,  8:30 AM – 10:30 AM,  Friday November 6, 2020 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at  St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073.  Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/thedonohuefuneralhome

Wearing of facial masks will be required for services and interment and social distancing will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Marylou’s name be made to the All Abilities Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, Berwyn, PA, https://all-abilities.org/giving/