East Palestine-

Mary K. Gerlach, 87, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away June 13, 2025, at Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab in East Palestine.

Mary was born August 18, 1937, in East Palestine, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Hall) Lacey.

She was a 1955 graduate of East Palestine High School and worked as a screen maker for East Palestine China for a number of years. After retirement she volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Mary was a member of the Elkton United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading and crocheting.

Mary is survived by a son, Dale Gerlach of Columbiana; two daughters, Lori (Mark) Baker of Salem and Malinda (Scott) Richeal of East Palestine; a brother, John Lacey of South Carolina, as well as four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra McCambridge, a grandson, Benjamin Gerlach and two brothers, Donald and Glen Lacey.

Following Mary's wishes, no services are planned, a private entombment will take place at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens in New Waterford.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.