Mary Jean Mahfood, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 3 at Valley Hospice.
She was born on September 4, 1941 in Steubenville, daughter of the late William and Ethel Abraham Mahfood.
Mary Jean was a graduate of Wintersville High School class of 1959. She was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Along with her love of God and her Orthodox faith, she deeply loved her family.
Mary Jean will be remembered by her beautiful smile, kind heart and the art of being a true and loyal friend.
She will be deeply missed by her son, George Georgiafandis (Chris); her daughter Callie Schambach (Brian); brother Dr Richard Mahfood (Angie), sisters Rana Levendaris and Judy Dines; 4 grandchildren Anthony (Despina), Luke (Angelena), Eleni (John) and Katie; 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and so many close friends.
Friends may call at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 300 S. Fourth Street, Steubenville, on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 300 South 4th St, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 OR St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Chaplin St., Wheeling WV 26003.
The family would like to thank Valley Hospice for their compassion and care.
03/19/2026
cyndi kyriacou
May her memory be eternal.
02/05/2026
Patrick Barrett
Words can not express how sad I am so see to that Mary Jean has passed away. I knew her when she worked at Oscars with me and she was a shining light. Rest in Peace Mary Jean. Love you
02/05/2026
Patricia Demjan
My heartfelt condolences to Mary Jean's family. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. My favorite memory is of her teaching me to Greek dance in the Hellenic Hall back in the 'Seventies! I always loved our chats when I visited Steubenville and had occasion to run into her. God bless.
02/05/2026
Ron Slivka
Very sorry to hear of your loss. She was always such a great representative of her faith and the local Greek community. She will be missed. Blessed memory.
02/04/2026
reynette magyari
Callie, I loved chatting with your Mom when she attended events in Martins Ferry. I wish I could make it to her service. She was a lovely woman with a beautiful smile. May her memory be eternal. My condolences. Reynette Magyari
02/04/2026
Ellen Dunn, OP
Dear Family, I had so much fun with Mary Jean for quite a few years. I lived with Donna Ardito & met her; we shared meals and laughter often. She is now enjoying the God she knew & loved. Sr. Ellen Dunn, op
02/04/2026
J Hedger
May light perpetual shine upon Mary Jane J Hedger
02/04/2026
Mark Thomas
Mary Jean was a wonderful lady who was always so very kind to me. She loved her family and her church and I know she is now at peace with the Lord. I extend my condolences to the entire family and may her memory be eternal.
02/04/2026
Joseph Dines
Thea Mary Jean, from the moment I met you in 1975 my love for you was instant and immeasurable. I always felt safe and loved when you were around. There was a time when you and my mother were inseparable and some of my favorite moments were spent with you. I always looked forward to going to your house to swim and listen to you and Mom gossip. There was a time you stayed with us for several months and shared a bed with me. I was your little heater you would say. Well, you always kept my heart warm ❤️ and your memory always will. Rest in eternal peace. I love you.
02/04/2026
Joanie Caleodis
My deepest condolences 💐 for the loss of Mary Jean.. Such a beautiful soul . May her memory be eternal.
02/03/2026
Giuseppe DiGristina
Our deepest condolences to the family. May she rest in peace. A wonderful lady she will be grately missed!❤️💔🙏
02/03/2026
Robert Willett
Such a great friend to me and my family. Such a special lady. Prayers to her family 🙏🙏🙏
02/03/2026
Jill Lemal
Mary Jean, I will miss your beautiful smile, your true friendship and your joyful spirit. You were one of a kind and will always be in my prayers. I love you my friend.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
02/03/2026
Terry Kourim
Sincere condolences to Dr. Mafood & all of her family. May you find peace & comfort in the upcoming days
02/03/2026
Elyse Berman Eichner
Thinking of you all as you cherish her forever . I so loved her spirit, smile and how sweet she was. . ❤️Elyse aka Madie
02/03/2026
Alicia Gross
Situ was one of my favorites and I always loved when she visited George and Chris in Knoxville. She was a beautiful and kind woman and always had a smile and warm hug for me. She will be greatly missed. May her memory be eternal! ❤️
02/03/2026
Peter Parikakis and Jona Parikakis
So sorry to hear this. She was such a sweet person and was always smiling when asking about my daughter, Jona. She will sorely be missed. May her memory be eternal!!
02/03/2026
Lynnett Gorman
I am so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed being apart of her Alexander Manor West family! Her smile will be missed.
02/03/2026
Nancy Peklicz
I am sorry for your loss. She was a very good friend who will be sadly missed.
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