Mary M. Bakos 1929-2022

Mary was born April 6, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen Zak DelGenio. She was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of South High School and dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. Mrs. Bakos worked briefly as a tutor at St. Brendan Elementary School and also worked as a sales associate for JC Penney Co. in the Mahoning Plaza store.

Mrs. Bakos enjoyed gardening and cooking Sunday dinners for her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory six grandchildren, Callie Bakos, Adam John Bakos, Christina Bakos-Myers (Nate), William (Addie) Bakos, Nicole Marie Bakos and Alan James (Chrissy) Bakos; several great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Bakos of Austintown.

Her husband, John W. Bakos, whom she married May 8, 1954, passed away Sept. 18, 2014. Three sons, Michael Bakos, John R. Bakos and Timothy A. Bakos; and a sister, Angeline Lawson, also preceded Mary in death.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at St. Joseph Church, 4545 New Road, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband.

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