Mary Lou Etherington, 79, passed away peacefully at her residence in Niles, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Born on May 18, 1946, in Youngstown, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late John R. Luther and Leona B. (Costlow) Luther. A proud 1964 graduate of Youngstown Chaney High School, she went on to dedicate 30 years of hard work to Delphi Packard Electric, where she worked on the assembly line until her retirement in 1996.

Mary Lou was a woman of faith and a devoted member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles. She found her greatest joy in her family and was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, William H. Etherington, whom she married on April 27, 1974, and who preceded her in death on October 28, 2023.

Her legacy lives on through her children: Michael Foley (Kelly) of Niles; Patricia Huffman of Warren; and Melissa Wimer (Nik) of Niles.

She was the cherished grandmother of Shawn Huffman (Erin), Nathan Wimer, Calyn Wimer (Pariss), and Stephanie Watt. Her spirit also shines bright in her great-grandchildren: Noah, Joshua, Liam, Wyatt, Mason, Bella, and Kristian.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brother, John Joseph Luther, and her sister, Patricia Ann Luther.

Friends may call Friday February 13, 2026 from 9:00am till the time of the 10:30am prayer service at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am Friday at St. Pope John XXIII Parish- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

To share a memory, send a condolence, or browse our selection of sympathy flowers and gifts, please visit Mary Lou’s tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com