Mary Frances Brechun Davis
Mary Frances Brechun Davis, 74, (affectionately called Baba), of Masontown, Pa., went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, in her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on March 3, 1932, in Ronco, Pa., the daughter of Peter Brechun and Margaret (Pavlovich) Brechun.
Mary married the love of her life, Louis Watkins Davis, on December 16, 1950, in the Masontown Brethren Church.
In addition to her devoted and loving husband, Louis, she is survived by her dedicated children: Robert (Bobby John) of Masontown, Carolyn Balsega of Smithfield; and her special friend, Joseph Malinsky, Louis F. and wife, Laura of Bruceton Mills, Peter J. and wife, Nita of Lake Lynn, Mary Margaret Grassi and husband, James of Masontown.
Mary or ‘Baba’, as they so fondly called her, is also survived by her grandchildren: John Charles Heft, Bruce Balsega, Jr., Hillary Balsega, Lorna Canterbury and husband, Craig, Peter Davis, Lucas Davis, JoAnn Frey and husband, Rob, Ashley Davis, Lydia Davis; and great-grandson, James Canterbury; as well as several nieces and nephews and many dear and special friends.
Mary is also survived by four siblings: Ann Brechun of Bradenton, Fla., John Brechun of Highland Heights, Ohio, Helen Wright of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Florence Pokorny of Aliquippa, Pa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bruce Balsega, Sr.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother and Baba to her family as well as her church family. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and shared this by witnessing to her family until her last breath. She led by her fine Christian example, and was a wonderful roll model to many, many individuals. Mary was Brethren by faith and a devoted member of the Masontown Brethren Church for 50 plus years, where she served on many boards and committees. She was a kind, genuine and very giving person who never met a stranger. It has always been known that no one has ever left Mary’s house with an empty stomach. She loved to cook for all who entered her home. Mary will also be remembered as “Meatball”, a name received from owners of Dolfi’s Restaurant, where she retired after 25 years of service.
Family and friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR., FUNERAL HOME, on River Avenue in Masontown, Pa., on Thursday, February 22, 2007, from 3 to 9 p.m., with Funeral Services being conducted by the Rev. Stephen Cole at the Masontown Brethren Church on Friday, February 23, 2007, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in the Jacob’s Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery.
Mary had requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Masontown Brethren Church, 110 West Church Avenue, Masontown, Pa., 15461.