Mary Bryden, 83, of Steubenville, Ohio died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born in Steubenville on July 13, 1925 a daughter of the late George and Julia Mandich. She was a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church and a 1943 graduate of Steubenville High School. After graduating from Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing, she cared for patients and family members for over 60 years. Preceding Mary in death were her brother Paul and sister Helen Eannottie.A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mary is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert V. “Bob” Bryden; daughter Juli A. (Dana) Paquette and their daughter Sara; son Robert G. (Kathy) Bryden and their children Jess, Krista, Joanna, Melody (Jeff) Marshall, Jon, and Mary Patricia; great grandchildren Caspian & Hope Marshall; brother Mike (Lee) Mandich; and two nieces Terry Conrad and her sons Jeff & Danny and Leanne Mandich and her son Michael.Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday 6-9 p.m. and on Friday at Holy Resurrection Serbian Church from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at noon with Very Rev. Rade Merick officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben.Pomen services 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
09/03/2024
Lettie Mallett
Juli and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I can understand, since it has been just a little over a year since I lost my Mom. Im sure it is a comfort knowing that she was a child of God. My love and prayers are with all your family. Love, Lettie
09/03/2024
Gloria A Bindel
For all who knew and loved my Aunt Mary, it is truly a day of loss and sadness. For me, I've lost my favorite Aunt...someone who I could always turn to for honest and loving advice. I remember clearly the last time Aunt Mary called me. She just wanted to say hello and ask if everything was OK with me. That was Aunt Mary...always making sure that the ones she loved were doing fine...and if they weren't, then she was there to help. She was there during some of my darkest moments in life...lifting me up with her love and that funny little laugh that was uniquely hers. Aunt Mary always ended our phone calls telling me that I was a good person and that she loved me. When I sit quietly, I can still hear her saying those words to me. Today I feel loss, but I also feel comfort in knowing that my Dear Aunt Mary is finally home with Baba, Grampie, Aunt Helen & my dead Dad ( Paul ). During our last conversation Aunt Mary and I joked about her seeing my dear Dad ( her brother, Paul ) when she is called home to Heaven someday. I told her..."Aunt Mary, I can just see you and Dad in Heaven someday when you join him....the two of you are going to sit there together and light up a cigarette". She let out a wonderful laugh and told me "You've got that right"! She was funny, loving, caring, smart, honest and one very amazing lady!! GOD BLESS YOU AUNT MARY...Give Dad a hug for me.......With All My Love Always....Your Niece...GLORIA
09/03/2024
Juli Paquette, Sara''s Mom
At the funeral, Sara's words about Baba(her grandmother) summed up so many things I wanted to include them here for everyone to read. My grandmother was one of the most amazing people in this world. She loved her family so much and always loved taking care of every one. Her years working in the hospital were a highlight of her life. She was always the happiest when she was caring for someone. She was so beautiful inside and out. She loved to shop and always knew what was in style. She has been a huge part of my life. She has always believed in me and has helped make many of my dreams come true and was always there when I needed to talk. We would sit in the kitchen and talk for hours. I remember going on vacation with her and going for long walks on the beach. She spent so much time with me and I am glad I was able to be with her so much and be so close to her. I love her with all my heart and she loved and cared so much about every one around her and she was truly a was a very special person.
09/03/2024
Juli Paquette
A Mother's Love Helen Steiner Rice A Mother's love is something that no on can explain, It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . . It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking . . . It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns, And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . . It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation, And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . . A many splendoured miracle man cannot understand And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand. My Mom loved us all so very much and was such an example of giving and caring for others. Now, what do we do without her? We will all miss her so much more than words can describe.
09/03/2024
Juli Paquette
This was my Mom's favorite psalm. I read it at her funeral. I love it as well and think of it often. Psalm 23 (New American Standard Bible) The LORD, the Psalmist's Shepherd. A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd,I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
09/03/2024
Deborah Cole-Kahriman
Dear Bob & family, I was looking through the Herald Star & saw your Mom's picture. Please accept my sincere condolences. I saw your Mom several times as a home health nurse a couple of years ago....what a wonderful lady. How she loved you & your family. My heart is with you & yours, as I know some of the feelings since my mom died last year. It was always fun passing your house & remembering years past.
09/03/2024
Class of ''43 Lunchen Group
Everyone at the Class of '43 lunchen send their condolances to you & your family at this time. Sincerely, The Lunchen Group Class of '43
09/03/2024
Dorothy & Guido Mastroianni
Dear Bob & Family, We send our deepest sympathy too you & yours. Mary will surely be missed at our "Monthly Class of '43 Lunchen" at Eat 'n Park. Sincerely, Dorothy & Guido Mastroianni
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