Mary Ellen Lovra, 72, of Baden, passed away on June 18th, 2025. She was born in Aliquippa on December 4th, 1952, the daughter of the late Edward and Rita (Welker) VanRyn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond (Rose) VanRyn and her brother-in-law, Bert McWilliams. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John Lovra, a daughter, Tanya (Chris) Mellinger and four grandkids that knew her as Minnie, Raeannah and Meghan Clark and Ava and Kaleb Mellinger. She will also be missed by her goddaughter, Dana (Howard) Kantrowitz along with many nieces and nephews. 

Mary Ellen loved her family with all her heart and enjoyed any time she could spend with them. She also enjoyed quilting, reading, scrabble with John and bowling in Thursday Niters for the past three years. 

Her family would like to thank Dr. Brian Everhart, her personal physician for over 20 years. Also, a special thanks to Dr. David Geller and Dr. Robert Schillo along with the outstanding nurses and staff at UPMC Cancer Center that took such great care of her over the last seven years. 

Friends will be received on Monday, June 23rd from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 24th at 10:30 A.M. Committal and interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the cancer charity of your choice.