Mary E. Choppa 1960-2021

She was born Nov. 10, 1960, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Dominic S. and Elizabeth Ward Choppa.

She was a graduate of Ursuline High School in Youngstown, as well as Youngstown State University (M.A. in history). She worked as a management support analyst for Elliot Hospital in Manchester.

Mary was a gifted singer and musician who especially loved traditional Irish folk music. She enjoyed genealogy and ancestry research, traveling, especially to Ireland, Italy, National Parks and Disney, as well as animals and technology. She was a member of several genealogy groups including TIARA — The Irish Ancestral Research Association, NERGC — New England Regional Genealogical Consortium, FGS — Federation of Genealogical Societies, and IGSI — Irish Genealogical Society International.

She is survived by two brothers, Joseph Choppa and wife Karen, and Dominic Choppa; a sister, Kathleen Connors and husband Donald; a niece, Genevieve; two nephews, Donald and Gregory; aunts, several cousins and friends; and her beloved dog and constant companion, Larry.

There will be no public services at this time. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to Ursuline High School, attn: Advancement Office, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505.

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