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POLAND -- Marion McDermott, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at The Inn at Poland Way, with her family by her side.
She was born July 14, 1926, in Youngstown, daughter of James and Loretta Weber McKeown.
She graduated from East High School in 1944, where she was class secretary and prom queen.
Following graduation, she was employed as a telephone operator with Ohio Bell. In later years, she also worked for Youngstown Firefighter's Credit Union. In addition, she volunteered with St. Elizabeth Auxiliary for many years.
She married Robert McDermott on Oct. 18, 1947, at St. Joseph Church in Youngstown. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2018.
Together they shared three children, Kevin (Cindy) McDermott, Coleen (Jerry) McAtee and Maureen (Jeff) Novotny.
She was Grandma to six granddaughters, Erin (Michael) Swanbeck, Amy (Jeff) Masenheimer, Megan (Adam) Molyet, Courtney (Eric) DiLaura, Ciara (Happel) Scurry and Kelly (Noah) Rosen; and affectionately known as Gigi to her 13 great-grandchildren, Addison, Claire, Henry, Reagan, Austin, Nolan, Morgan, Carter, Alana, Caroline, Peter, Leland and Charles.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings, James Earl, Eugene, Lucille, Paul and Raymond, as well as two infant sisters.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Fox Funeral Home in Boardman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Marion's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at The Inn at Poland Way for their kindness and exceptional care shown over the years. Special thanks to the memory care nurses, aides and the team from Buckeye Hospice, whose loving care provided comfort during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Buckeye Hospice, 3379 S. Main St., Mineral Ridge, OH 44440.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512. Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the McDermott family.
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