Mary Lou Obenour
Author name
December 8, 1935 - December 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Matriarch, Mary Lou (Wierdo) Obenour. Devout and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on December 19, 2023. Born on December 8, 1935 in Maplewood, NJ to Louis and Grace (Hyland) Wierdo both who have predeceased her. Predeceased by her siblings, Louis Wierdo, Grace Cawley and William Wierdo. At age 17, her family moved to Miami, FL with intent to purchase a restaurant as her father was a head chef. Mom graduated from Jackson HS and soon after was set up on a "blind date" and met the love of her life, James Donald Obenour. At 21 years old she was married and her life, full of blessings, grew.
She was a Catholic, the ultimate Holiday Maker, cook, talented at sports, club member just to name a few. She always had a smile on, and a gift to gab, or as we say, Brag!
She was devoted to our dad for 67 years of marriage and loved him and her 5 children fiercely. It may be said that most of her greatest blessings were her 10 Grandchildren and often referred to her as Grandma Obe. They were her biggest bragging rights and that she did, to everyone and anyone who would listen.
She bravely fought Lymphoma for 8 years but ultimately lost her battle.
Survived by her husband, James Donald Obenour, her children, James Obenour, Jr (Kathryn), Cynthia Gory (Steve), Catherine Duffin (Frank), Victoria D'Annunzio (Frank), Sandra Hart (Mark), grandchildren, Ashley Woodling (Eric), James Obenour, III (Sayaca), Ryan Gory, Christina Gory, Danielle Stroble (Eric), Frank Duffin, Jr (Liza), Brittany Pettineo (Frank), Frankie D'Annunzio (fiancé Sara), Dustin Hart, Collin Hart, great grandchildren, Jackson, Landon, Harper, Charlotte, Graham, Frankie, Vincenzo and baby Duffin in 2024.
Our hearts are broken but believe in our faith that mom is at Eternal peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mom, this is not goodbye, until one day we are together again. Until then, keep all of our fur babies close, they will fill in for our love.
Funeral Mass will be January 6, 2024 at 11:00 am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 415 NE 105
th
Street, Miami, FL 33138
In leu of flowers donations may be made to Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital, Hollywood FL
October 7, 1965 – July 31, 2025
September 20, 1931 - May 17, 2025
SUNRISE OF LIFE 2/11/1952 SUNSET 7/7/2025
January 3, 1934 - January 5, 2025
June 23, 1946 - July 10, 2025
April 1, 1942 - June 30, 2025
Joan Lee Scheidell, 85, of Hollywood passed away June 13, 2025. Survived by sons Mark (Jeanne) Kovacs and Michael (Maria) Kovacs; daughters Suzanne (Joe) Domenech and Denise (Jim) Ordonez; 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services will be private.
Martha Clementi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2025, at the age of 97 in Hollywood, FL.
David James Bushing, born November 18, 1968, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 at the age of 56 after a nearly three year battle with brain cancer.
Kathleen Sylvester, 82, of Coral Springs, FL. passed away on June 18, 2025.
An honoring of her life will take place at Landmark Funeral Home in Hollywood, Florida on June 29, 2025 between 1:00-3:00 pm.
