Obituary of Mary Lou Stahlman

                Mrs. Mary Lou Stahlman, 75, formerly of Reno, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

                Mary Lou was born in Titusville on July 14, 1944 to the late Glenn and Dorothy Ames Deets.

                She graduated from Oil City High School, class of 1962.

                Mary Lou married Gary L. Stahlman on October 24, 1964.  He preceded her in death on August 15, 2001.

                She was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church.

                Mary Lou enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, and reading.  She took great pride in her home and taking care of her home for many years.  A fond memory for Mary Lou was when the family went to the world’s fair in Knoxville, TN.  She also enjoyed sending cards to family and friends for all occasions, hoping to put a smile on their face.  Her greatest joys were her grandchildren.

                She is survived by two daughters, Deanna Messner and husband Eric of Titusville, and Susan Prenatt and husband Tim of Pleasantville; six grandchildren, Rebecca Messner, Luke Messner, Logan Shreffler, Nicholas Shreffler and Katie Byers, Tim Prenatt, and Aaron Prenatt; a soon to be first great granddaughter, Olivia Grace; and two brothers, David Deets and wife Marge of Cherrytree, and John Deets and wife Lenore Lyons of Dempseytown.

                Interment will be in Reno Cemetery.

                Friends and family are invited to a graveside service on Wednesday, August 28, at 11 AM at the Reno Cemetery, with Pastor Jerome Alsdorf officiating.