Mary Louise Burns, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1935, in Sheffield, PA. She was the daughter of Roy and Mary Sversko Blum. She was a lifelong resident of the Brookston/Sheffield area and was a graduate of Sheffield High School. She loved her family and always thought of others and put everyone’s needs above her own. She made it a point to keep in touch with many friends and family members throughout her life.
Mary will be greatly missed by her husband, Larry, whom she married on August 24, 1957, son, Robert Burns, daughters, Linda Young (Jeff), and Cindy Wargo (Dave), three grandchildren, Sara Pittock, Andrew Wargo (Elizabeth), Kathryn Karney (Louis Haas), three great grandchildren, Ryan Wargo, Robert Wargo, Iris Haas, nephew, Christopher Blum, brother-in-law, Fred Burns (Lewelyn), several nieces, nephews, cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Michael and Susan Miko Sversko, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Archie and Gladys Carlson Burns, brother and sister-in-law, Clayton “Gene” and Rose Blum, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wendall Burns (Betty), nephew, Ange Blum, many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A private funeral service was conducted at the convenience of the family with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor of St. Joseph R.C. Church, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 407 School Street, Sheffield, PA. 16347 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

I love you, Mom. ❤️
It is always too soon to bury your Mary Louise Burns, your wife, your mother, your grandmother.
Much love from your Second Cousin in Cleveland.
We’ll miss you forever Mom.
Aunt Mary. The kindest of women. You never left her home without a small gift. I’m grateful for wonderful memories.
Rest in heaven grandma burns. Prayers for aunt Cindy, and family! Love you guys.
As we reflect back on the lives of most people, it is mostly positive with maybe one or two negative things. Not so with our Aunt Mary, not one negative thing comes to mind. She was the sweetest most caring person I have ever known. She will be so missed by everyone who was Blessed to know her! I will always remember her smile…
Deepest condolences to all. I remember my grandma Dorothy speaking so fondly. Our families go back. How quickly life goes bye. Yet, 90 yrs is a long time. What a blessing to so many she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with all.
She oft’ exhibited the sweetest smile ever…and her expressive brow always so genuinely displayed her concern for others.
Dear cousins Larry, Cindy, Linda, and Bob…I express sincere and heart-felt condolences. May happy memories assuage your anguish.
Her presence made our world a better place as can be seen in the reflection of her son, daughters, and extended family.
“Blessed repose and eternal memory”, dear cousin, Louise. ☦️
Louise was such a kind and sweet woman. She was sharp as a tack during our phone conversations. She helped me with some questions that I had about our family legacy during the last months of her life. I was hoping to meet her in June. My deepest condolences to the wonderful large family she shared with her husband Larry.