Arrangements for the Funeral of Marylou McKeough
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release | November 7, 2023
Arrangements for the Funeral of Marylou McKeough
It is with a heavy heart that the McKeough, Mankowski and Valentino families announce the arrangements for the funeral of Marylou McKeough, who passed away Friday, November 3rd. Marylou touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and love and the family invites you to gather to honor her memory and bid your final farewells on November 17th and 18th.
VIEWINGS and Visitations
A viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at Alleva Funeral Home, in Paoli, Pennsylvania, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This will be an opportunity for friends and family to pay their respects and offer their condolences to the family.
A second viewing and visitation will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Saint Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Funeral Mass
The funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Saint Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, at 10:30 AM. The family invites you to gather to celebrate Marylou's life, share memories, and offer your final farewells.
Committal Service
Following her funeral Mass, Marylou will be laid to rest in her resting place at the Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard located in Valley Forge National Historical Park in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Once Marylou is interred in her final resting place, the historic Washington Memorial National Carillon bells will be rung for one hour in her memory by Doug Gefvert, carillonneur of the Washington Memorial National Carillon.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Carley’s Angels Foundation, in honor of Marylou's memory. Details for making donations can be found on the charity's memorial website at carleysangels.ca/marylou-mckeough.
The family would also like to extend their deepest gratitude for the support and love shown by friends and family during this difficult time. Marylou was a remarkable person who brightened the lives of those she touched, and they hope to commemorate her in a way that reflects her warmth and spirit.
To read Marylou’s obituary, please click here.
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Please click here if you have any questions or need further information about the arrangements.
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Friday, November 17, 2023
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Alleva Funeral Home (Paoli, Pennsylvania)Saturday, November 18, 2023
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Saint Isaac Jogues Church (Wayne, Pennsylvania) -
Saturday, November 18, 2023
10:30 AM
Saint Isaac Jogues Church (Wayne, Pennsylvania) -
Saturday, November 18, 2023
After Funeral Mass
Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard (Valley Forge, Pennsylvania) -
Alleva Funeral Home has served the Paoli, Pennsylvania, and surrounding Philadelphia Main Line community since 1953. Their team of funeral professionals takes great care in helping families create memorable memorials for their loved ones. Devoted to delivering the highest level of satisfaction possible, they are committed to every detail.
1724 East Lancaster Avenue
Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301 -
Saint Isaac Jogues Church is a Roman Catholic parish community located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Father Stephen A. Moerman currently serves as pastor of the parish with assistance from Deacon Dan Mazurek.
50 West Walker Road
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 -
The historic chapel is located on Pennsylvania Route 23 in Valley Forge National Historical Park. The chapel is both a national memorial dedicated to General George Washington and an active Episcopal parish in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The church was inspired by a sermon preached by Episcopal priest, The Reverend Dr. W. Herbert Burk, founder and first rector of our parish. The building was designed by architect Milton B. Medary. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 2017, and is undergoing an active restoration campaign. Alexandra Scott, inspiration behind Alex’s Lemonade Stand, is buried here as well as 9/11 victim and Flight 93 hero Louis J. Nacke amongst other notable individuals.
2000 Valley Forge Park Road
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 -
Carley’s Angels was founded by Carley's Parents Mark & May Allison, Carley's Sisters, Riley & Samantha Allison and Carley's Boyfriend John Servinis in honor of the girl they all loved, Carley Elle Allison. She was a strong and courageous young woman who battled a very rare form of cancer with contagious positivity that she coined "always smile". Due to the rareness of Carley’s disease, traditional medicine alone was not enough. Instead, Carley’s family, with the help of Toronto’s outstanding medical community, committed themselves to search for a combination of traditional and holistic treatments for Carley. The holistic treatments proved to be especially effective during Carley’s difficult journey. However, these treatments were not available in hospital and were very difficult to access in general. The combination of these holistic treatments and traditional medicine such as chemotherapy and surgery is now called integrative cancer care. Carley’s Angels is working create access to integrative cancer care for all patients. And we do this all while spreading Carley’s contagious message of "always smile".
Click here for more information on the foundation or to donate in memory of Mrs. McKeough.
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It is with heavy hearts that the McKeough family announces the passing of Marylou McKeough, a beloved member of the Main Line and Port Richmond communities. Marylou passed away after a short illness while in the intensive care unit of Paoli Hospital, surrounded by her son Andrew and her loved ones.
Marylou was a shining beacon of compassion, dedication, and kindness, and her legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of those she touched. She was a dedicated wife to her husband of 32 years, Charles, mother to Andrew, and friend, who always put the needs of others before her own. Marylou was predeceased by her loving parents Mary D. Mankowski (née Valentino) and Stephen J. Mankowski. She was also predeceased by her beloved brother, Stephen E. Mankowski, Jr., at the age of 19 after a battle with leukemia.
Marylou's unwavering commitment to the well-being of her patients and her profound empathy made her a cherished figure in the healthcare community. Her soothing presence and comforting words provided solace to countless individuals during their most vulnerable moments. She was a pillar of strength and a source of solace for those in need, and her commitment to the nursing profession was unwavering.
A graduate of Hahnemann University (now Drexel University), Marylou was not just a remarkable nurse; she was a friend, confidante, and guardian angel to her patients and colleagues during her time at Hahnemann University and Kennedy Hospitals and as blood bank supervisor at Temple University Hospital and Abington Memorial Hospital. Her warmth, sense of humor, and boundless kindness brightened the lives of everyone she encountered. She made a lasting impact on all of us, and her absence will be deeply felt.
In her memory, we are reminded of the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of others. Marylou's legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched and the love she shared with all who were fortunate enough to know her.
The McKeough family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out with their condolences and support during this difficult time.
Marylou's light will continue to shine brightly in our hearts, and her memory will forever be a source of inspiration and comfort. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit lives on in the lives she has touched.
