Mary Lou Bobic

Mary Lou (Gavalier)  Bobic, 93, of Struthers, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.
She was born in Struthers, Ohio, on July 31, 1932, daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth Gavalier. She was a member of Christ Community Church in Campbell. Mary Lou worked at Mories Department Store and Haber's Furniture Store. Mary Lou enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and crocheting. Her husband Emery played with the Penn-Ohio Polka Pals and she liked going to listen to their music.

Mary Lou is survived by her son, Michael (Linda) Bobic, daughter in law, Ann Bobic, her brother, Fred (Veronica) Gavalier, four grandchildren, Michael Bobic, Tracie (Dan) Roberts, Malyssa (Charles) Ward, and Garrett Bobic, and five great grandchildren, Jase, Cole, Jaime, Isabella, and Spencer.

Along with her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Bobic whom she married October 18, 1952, he died on February 16, 1996, and a son, Jerry Bobic who passed away January 24, 2001.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Kirila Funeral Home in Struthers and again on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Christ Community Church in Campbell followed by a service starting at 11:00 am

Interment will follow in the St. John Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Ohio Living Hospice.

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