Mary C. Dauer

   Mary C. Dauer, 95, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 14, 2024. She was born February 2, 1929 in Tarentum to the late Michael and Mary (Pollock) Bodnar. Mary spent her entire life in Tarentum, where she was very involved in her church community. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Natrona Heights, was a member of the former Holy Martyrs Church in Tarentum, and was the past president of the Holy Martyrs Christian Mothers. Mary worked for a number of years at numerous local grocery stores including A&P and Acme, and was an escort for Thomas Tours well into her 90s. She was an extremely generous person with a strong personality. Mary loved dressing up and would never be seen in a t-shirt, and in her free time she enjoyed going to casinos. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, always putting her family first. 

Survivors include her Husband of 76 years, Raymond F. Dauer of Tarentum, her son Raymond M. (Donna M.) Dauer of Lower Burrell, her daughter Lynn M. (Guy Benjamin) Buccigrossi of Lower Burrell, granddaughter Kristen M. (Colby) Lowry of Gilpin Township, grandson Michael R. Dauer of Lower Burrell, as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Bodnar.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 17th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. A Christian funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Tuesday, September 17th at Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, Natrona Heights. Burial to follow in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Township. VISIT: dusterfh.com