Mary Jo Dunlap 1962-2021
AUSTINTOWN — Mary Jo Dunlap, 58, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 1, 2021, after a courageous battle with COVID-19. Mary Jo battled the virus alongside her father, James, who lost his fight three days earlier.
She was born Oct. 1, 1962, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late James and Mary Lou Schettino Dunlap.
She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Class of 1981 and attended Youngstown State University. Mary Jo was a medical transcriptionist for DMXI since July 1, 2013.
She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Niles.
Mary Jo’s hobbies included quilting, gambling with her friends, John Sturm and Chuck Klempay, and craft shows, but most of all she enjoyed time with her family and friends. Mary Jo was strong in her faith and enjoyed attending services at Grace Fellowship.
She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Shelly Socciarelli of Youngstown; a nephew, James Socciarelli of Columbiana; one niece, Kara Socciarelli of McDonald; and her best friend and cousin, Laura Russell of Akron; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at Resurrection Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel.
Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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