Louise Lowry

Louise Mirto Lowry April 23, 1924 - January 7, 2021 Louise (Mirto) Lowry, 96, of Ottawa, passed away at Ottawa Pavilion in Ottawa, Il. She was a life-long resident of Washington, until moving to Ottawa, Illinois, seven years ago, to be closer to her family. Surviving are two sons, James (Sharon) Lowry and Vern (Carol) Lowry; five grandchildren Christopher (Christine) Lowry, Autumn (Tony) Sanelli, Jessica (David) Lowry, Jason (Melissa) Lowry and April (Grant) Reed; eight great grandchildren Connor and Callie Lowry, Avery and Levi Husted, Evan and Riley Lowry and Griffin and Pierce Reed; as well as several nieces and nephews Deceased are her loving husband of 31 years, James D. Lowry, who passed in October, 1987; her parents, Prisco and Petronilla Pasquillo Mirto; brothers Nick, January and James Mirto; and sisters Theresa Polito, Carmella Ruscillo, Ann Verno, Jenny DeSarro and Evelyn Mirto. Louise was a loving mother, grandma and Gigi. Being a child of the “Great Depression,” life was hard at times, but family and friends were always welcomed in her home, and no one ever left hungry, or without a smile on their face. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all services were private. A celebration of life will be planned for later this Summer. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301. (724) 225-8122. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Immaculate Conception Church, 119 W. Chestnut St., Washington, PA, 15301, where she was a member most of her life. Additional information and online guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com