Mary Lou Russell

Mary Lou was a graduate of Bexley High School, Class of 1950. And a member of the Tri Delta Sorority at The Ohio State University.

After which she went on to work with the Ohio Bell Telephone Company. During her time living In Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, she worked with Lyon’s Bath and Bed, Reed’s Dry Cleaner and The Wardrobe.

Mary Lou enjoyed her time living in Upper Arlington, Gambier, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania., and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Her greatest love was her four grandchildren; spending time with them and hearing about what they had done and achieved.

Preceded in death by her husband Richard W. “Dick” Russell. She is survived by her son David (Jane) Russell of Danville, PA; and daughter Jennifer (Ron) Lachey of New Albany; grandchildren Zach Russell, and Mia, Ava and Blake Lachey; sister in law JoAnn (Bill) Wayson; niece and nephews Lisa Frantz, Kevin Russell and Scott Russell and their families; and many special friends and neighbors. A loving mother, grandmother and friend, she will be missed by all who knew her.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 10am, Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road in Columbus. Andrew Hoover, Funeral Celebrant. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road in Gahanna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dick Russell Swimming and Water Polo Scholarship Fund, Attn.: Bucknell University Athletics, Lewisburg, PA 17837 in her memory.