Mary Lou (Blake) Lewandowski

Mary Lou (Blake) Lewandowski, age 77, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away surrounded by family on December 24, 2025.

Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Raymond and Teresa Blake and was born in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Cardinal O'Hara in 1966, received her bachelor's degree from Immaculata University, and her master's degree from Villanova University.

She was a high school French teacher before becoming a full-time mom, reentered the workforce as a database library services manager and retired as a Business Development Director at NewsBank.

Mary Lou enjoyed being with family, to whom she was lovingly known as "Lute", more than anything. She loved vacations with extended family at the beach every summer and was known to play wiffle ball, horseshoes, and LCR with her grandkids, nieces and nephews. She treasured family dinners and playing Rummikub with her kids and grandkids, time spent with her siblings, and time spent traveling or quietly at home with her beloved husband, Ted. She was known for her sharp wit and sense of humor and faced adversity in life with quiet strength and grace.

Beloved wife of Theodore Lewandowski; Loving Mother of Janet Abbott, Tom (Heather) Whitman, and Dave (Jill) Whitman, stepmother of Joani (Kenny) Beck and Mike (Judah) Lewandowski. Cherished Grandma to Trey and Elizabeth Abbott, Lucy, Vicki, Ashley and Tyler Whitman, and bonus grandmother to Ray Lewandowski and Alexa Beck. Also survived by her brother Jim (Chris) Blake and her twin sister Peg (Ed) Middaugh. She is predeceased by her parents Ray and Teresa Blake, her sisters Jeannie Blake Lewandowski and Anne Blake DiGiacomo, and her precious granddaughter Sophie Abbott. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and devoted friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:30am St. Bernadette of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1035 Turner Ave. Drexel Hill, PA 19026 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30 am in the Church. Int. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. 

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