Mary T. Fagert

Mary T. Fagert, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022, at Windsor House at Canfield, surrounded by family.

Mary was born May 29, 1931, in Bridgeport, Ohio, a daughter of John and Marie (Eckert) Delbrugge.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved spending time with her family.

Mary and her late husband, Ralph, were married on April 14, 1951, and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. They had owned York Mahoning Company until Ralph’s retirement in 1989. Ralph passed away on April 1, 2012.

Together they enjoyed many trips around the world and especially loved their frequent trips to Las Vegas.

Mary was a devout Christian and prayed the Rosary daily. She was a long-time member of St. Christine Catholic Church.

Mary had continued to support many community interests that included the Oblate Sisters, the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline High School, St. Christine Church, Mill Creek Children’s Center, Hospice of the Valley, the Dorothy Day House, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Mary leaves four sons, Ralph (Janice) Fagert of Columbiana, Michael (Mary Jo) Fagert of Canfield, Gregory (Carol) Fagert of New Middletown, Ronald (Deborah) Fagert of Poland; three daughters, Mary Beth (Richard) Strom of Gilbert, AZ, Debra (Garth) LaJeunesse of Johnstown, and Karen (Bruce) Coleman of Northampton; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mary was proceeded in death by her sisters, Dolly White, Delores Turner, Joan Yablonkai, and brothers James Delbrugge, Jack Delbrugge, and Vincent Delbrugge.

The family requests that any memorial contributions be made in Mary’s honor to the Oblate Sisters, 50 Warner Rd SE, Hubbard, Ohio 44425.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 pm Sunday Nov. 13, 2022, at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St, Boardman. There will be a prayer service at 10:30 am Monday Nov.14, 2022 at Fox Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christine Church, Youngstown at 11 am., celebrated by rev. John Jerek.

Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

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