Obituary of Mary Strassburg

Mary Evelyn Straasburg (Mc Gonigle) entered into rest on August 30, 2008 one day after celebrating her 89th birthday with family and friends. � Mary Evelyn was born August 29, 1919 in Coudersport, PA.� She was the daughter of Curtis J. McGonigle and Mary Evelyn Calhoon and the sister of James, William, Frank and Jesse McGonigle all of whom predecease her.� She was a lifelong resident of Lockport, graduating from LHS in 1937.� She went on to attend nursing school at Deaconess Hospital where she received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse.� She was an switchboard lighting up on Pearl Harbor Day.� She worked for DuPont Chemical Company during the war.� Later she worked at Mt. View Hospital.� Mary was instrumental in starting the Foster Grandparent Program and served as a director for a short time.� Mary loved to play cards, especially bridge.� She also enjoyed golf and dancing. � She married Orville Strassburg, who passed away in May 25, 2008, on September 28, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church.� She was the loving Mother of Susan (Calvin) Stoddard of Lockport, Sallie (Kenneth) Miller of Cuba, NY and William (Tammy) Strassburg of Pittsford.� Devoted Grandmother of Jeffrey and Christen Stoddard, Matthew, Jessa and Andrew Miller and Tyler, Parker, Leah and Quinn Strassburg.� Great Grandmother of� 4. � She was a member of the Dale Association, Club 60 and Mount Olive Lutheran Church. � There will be no prior visitation.� The family will be present at Mt. Olive Church, 6965 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport at 9 AM on September 13th, where a celebration of Mary&amp;#39;s life will be held at 10 AM.� In Lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations in Mary&amp;#39;s name to the building fund of the Lockport YMCA, Breast Cancer Research or to the Children&amp;#39;s Memorial Park.� <h3>Visitation</h3> Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9-10 AM <h3>Services</h3> Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 10 AM