Mary Lou Luzar 1937-2023

Mary Lou was born June 7, 1937, in Niles, a daughter of the late Steve and Helen Krajnak Slavkosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1956 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and worked at General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant for 38 years until she retired in 1992.

Mrs. Luzar was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard.

She enjoyed traveling and visited her ancestors’ home in Slovakia. Mary Lou also enjoyed polka dancing, shopping and the occasional trip to the casino. Mary Lou was a very meticulous lady and family and friends often joked “she was so clean she even washed water!”

Mary Lou was an excellent cook and baker, and enjoyed hosting parties and family gatherings. Most importantly, Mary Lou was a devoted wife and wonderful mother, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Mary Lou leaves to forever cherish her memory, her husband of 57 years, William Luzar Sr., whom she married Oct. 9, 1965; her daughter, Karen (Mark) Horbay of Chardon; her son, William Luzar Jr., of Huntsburg; a grandson, Kevin Luzar; a stepgrandson, Frank (Sarah) Horbay; two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Raegan; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Mary Lou will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Six siblings, Stephen, Raymond, John, Frank, Joann and Margaret, preceded Mary Lou in death.

Per Mary Lou’s request, there are no calling hours.

Private family services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Kinnick Funeral Home in Girard. Interment will take place in Girard Liberty Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Mary Lou’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to Patriot Hospice, 986 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420.

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