Mary Ellen Shoe of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband on June 6, 2013, at the age of 66.

She was born on July 19, 1946 in Cheverly, Maryland to Patricia (McDonald) and the late Thomas J. O'Halloran.

Mary graduated from Elizabeth Seton High School in 1964, where she was class president. She was very active in the Elizabeth Seton Alumni Association. In 1976, she moved to Dunkirk with her family.

For over 46 years, Mary was married to Lee A. Shoe, the center of her world. She also was a very devoted mother to Leigh and Kimberly and to her seven grandchildren - Jon Michael, Hannah, Thomas, Ryan, Mary, Killian and Rhiannon. Attending their activities and events was always a highlight of her day.

After over 45 years of service to NASA as a Communications Manager, Mary retired. Retirement for Mary was playing golf, gardening, cooking, spending time with her family and cheering on the local teams in baseball and football.

Mary was a founding member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd and participated in several ministries. Her faith was very strong and served as her core. For several years she has been battling ill health and had just returned from a Healing Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France with the Knights Order of Malta.

Mary's smile and the joy she brought to everyone she met will be missed.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.