Marylou Gunsallus

Marylou Gunsallus, 72, of Derry, passed away, Friday, Mar. 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Sep. 8, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant to the late Jack and Dorothy (Power) Gunsallus. Marylou’s work life gave her a broad range of experiences. She had worked at the Mt. Pleasant Police Dispatch, as a phlebotomist, an interior painting specialist and finally as a retail jewelry salesperson. Among her many interests, Marylou was a nature lover, she loved being a river guide at Ohiopyle and spoke of many adventures down the river. When she could, she was outside working in the garden, fishing, and searching for berries. She loved her dog Jasper and enjoyed trips to the dog park with him. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Jill Weyandt and two beloved nephews; Chad Auber and Michael Carns. Marylou is survived by her longtime companion Gerald Leonard, Sr.; his children, whom were very close to Marylou, Gerald Leonard Jr. (Dana), Kristen Steinman (Alan), Erica Sellman (Eric). She also served as Bubba to Gerald’s six grandchildren, Grant, Madeleine, Abigail, Blaire, Amelia, and Elizabeth. Marylou is survived by four siblings, Jacqueline Swantek, Eleanor Ann Steiner (Bob), Jack Gunsallus (Lori), Brooke Gunsallus (Debbie); and several nieces and nephews, Zachary Steiner (Kristie), Jessica Robinson (Brian), Jennifer Nardis (David), Richard Kisic (Rachel), and Brett Gunsallus; and many great neices and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Mar. 17, 2025, at the FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1543 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA 15650. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Basilica , Latrobe, PA, with Fr. Killian Loch, O.S.B. as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery Latrobe. To send condolences, please visit www.FrederickFuneralHome.com.