Mary Lou Boob

She was born September 21, 1931 in Clearfield, the daughter of Lewis Clyde and Catherine (Favorite) Derrick.

She graduated from Clearfield High School, Class of 1949. When she returned to work, she was employed as a secretary to Harry Ganoe, Justice of the Peace. She went on to work in the Prothonotary office at the Clearfield County Courthouse and retired in 1990 from Penelec as the secretary to the District Manager, Robert S. Rehm.

On November 29, 1986 she married Robert C. “Bob” Boob. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1989.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughters; Cynthia “Cindy” M. LaMantia of Lima, OH and Elizabeth “Betsy” M. Scott and fiancé, David Wells of Englewood, FL, four granddaughters; Emily (Matt) LaMantia Brand of Sherrills Ford, NC, Elizabeth (Doug) LaMantia Hill of Columbus, OH, Erin (Adam) Barker of Upper Arlington, OH and Catherine (Chris) Richmond of Cheswick, PA and six great-grandchildren; Vincent, Dominic and Noelle Brand, Cecelia and Sylvie Barker and Elizabeth Richmond.

Surviving in Clearfield are stepdaughters; Bonnie (Larry) Sharpless and Robin (Ed) Hurd and their families.

She is also survived by a sister, Linda L.Seese (Dean) of Gap, PA and loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers; Robert L., Howard A., Bruce C., Calvin F. and Leslie G. Derrick and two sisters; Edna Unch and Suella Mayer.

Mary Lou was very proud to be an 81- year member of the West Side United Methodist Church of Clearfield.

Family was the light of her life. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her granddaughters and great grandchildren. She was always up for any adventure and freely shared her beautiful smile.

The family would like to thank the staff of The Springs of Lima for their care and compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the West Side United Methodist Church of Clearfield on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steve Cowfer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Joy Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the hour of services.

“A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad, with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory, our grateful hearts will treasure.”

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield oversees the arrangements.

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