MARS — Mary Elizabeth Lord, 39, of Valencia passed away Friday (July 11, 2025).

She was born May 10, 1986, in Coudersport, the daughter of Patricia Young Lord and the late William Edward Lord. She is of Christian faith.

Mary’s dearest relatives are Uncle Robert (Sharon) Young and Uncle John Young; cousins Corrie Young (John) Wells and beautiful Ashley Wells, and Jay and Bobby (Liz) Young.

Mary had several foster siblings. She was closest to Winnie (she thought of her as a daughter), Belinda and Jason. Gabriela, her exchange student from Brazil, was a daughter to her, too. Juanma, a young man from Argentina, visited with the family during his year in the states. Her heart had a special place for him. Mary’s cherished fur babies, Chloe and Abbey, were a central part of her life.

Mary attended Smethport Area School District until finishing her junior year of high school. Mary then went to Paris through the Rotary Exchange Student Program. Upon returning to the U.S. she attended Mars High School. Mary attended LaRoche College for her undergraduate studies and degree. She attended the University of Pittsburgh and received her master’s degree in the GSPIA program. Mary was employed by Rupp/Fiore Insurance Agency.

Mary was a volunteer her whole life. She was passionate about service. Her dedication to Rotary was felt around the world. She was president of Rich-Mar Rotary Club and was the lead for the Inbound Youth Exchange Program in District 7280. Mary supported various local community events. One more note — Mary was the world’s biggest baseball fan.

Mary had many great friends who were with her through her cancer journey. Our house had a revolving door, friends coming and going every day. We can never thank them enough.

To honor Mary, in lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Patty Meehan, District 7280 Treasurer, 171 Woods Road, Greenville, PA 16125, with Rotary District 7280 Youth Exchange in the memo line, or via Venmo to MaryLordDonationFund.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 19, 2025) at Mars United Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements are under direction of McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc., 238 Crowe Ave., and condolences are available at mcdonald-aeberli.com.