Mary Lou Tesla, 92, passed away on September 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 4, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Thomas and Anna Marie Purnell, and her dear husband, Stanley Tesla. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Judge Kim Tesla and Pamela Tesla, her granddaughter and her husband, Nicole M. Tesla and Yashwanth Chimmani, and one great-grandson, Raj Chimmani, that brought her endless joy.

Mary Lou was a beacon of love, compassion and strength.
She was the heart of her family and was always her son’s greatest cheerleader. Her
kindness knew no bounds and her love and passion for animals, especially dogs, and
her gardens will forever be remembered. Throughout her life she cared tirelessly for her pets, including several collies, a golden retriever, several mixed breeds including a
raccoon and a crow.

She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and loved getting together with her
remaining classmates. Many years after graduating she fulfilled her dream and
graduated from grooming school. She opened Lassie & Laddie Dog Grooming.
Interacting with her canine customers gave her immeasurable joy.
Mary Lou was a devoted mother. She instilled in her son the golden rule of treating all
people the way you wanted to be treated. She loved and encouraged his efforts of
trying to make a difference.

Her loss leaves a void that can never be filled, but we find solace in the countless
beautiful memories she left behind. Her legacy of love will continue to live on through
her son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, great-grandson and all those whose lives she touched.

Friends and family will be received to celebrate her life on Friday, September 6 from 3-7 p.m. at Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. of Aliquippa. Departing prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church of Hopewell. Private Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors of
Heritage Valley Beaver and the nurses and staff of Rochester Manor and Villa that
provided her with compassionate care.