Mary Lou McManus, 55, of Derby, NY died Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. She was born in Auburn and raised in Westvale. Mary Lou was a graduate of DeVillo Sloan School in Lyncourt. She was employed for 16 years at Monarch Industries in Syracuse. The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care she received as an 18 year resident of the Claddagh Commission in Derby. Mary Lou was predeceased by her father, Edward J. McManus and a brother, William J. McManus.

Survivors: her mother, Hannah Britt McManus of Liverpool; two sisters, Kathleen (Tim) Gilchrist of Wynantskill, NY and Virginia McManus of Solvay; her brother, Edward J. (Sue) McManus, Jr. of Baldwinsville; two nephews, Edward J. McManus III and Patrick R. McManus.

Services: 10:00am Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 10:30am at St. Mary's Church. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro. Calling hours are 4-7pm Friday, July 7, 2006 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: Claddagh Commission, Inc., P.O. Box 266, Derby, NY 14047.