Mary Louise Elston's Obituary
Mrs. Mary Louise Elston, 82, of Mountaindale, MD passed peacefully on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at Frederick Health hospital. She was the wife to David F. Elston of 46yrs.
Born in Skaggsville, MD on April 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Clarence & Mabel (Hoffman) Covell. She grew up in Braddock Heights.
A graduate of Frederick High. She worked at FMH & Frederick Surgical Center as a CNA/Surgical technician. She was a member of Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club and previous years a EMT with Graceham VFD also working their food truck at the Frederick fair. She took pride in serving and being a caregiver to others. Her greatest joy was spending time with family & friends. She also enjoyed dancing, reading, gardening, needlepoint, bingo & was an amazing cook and loved swans.
She leaves behind her daughters Brenda Kaleo and Kim McMahon by 1st marriage to JR Metz; Lori Storey (Rich) by 2nd marriage to Michael Barry; and stepchildren Carter Elston (Tina), and Marsha Elston, and special friend Norman "Doc" Metz.
She was predeceased by siblings Ruby Barry and Clarence "Junie" Covell, daughter Michelle Barry, grandson Justin Sigler, and nephew Larry Covell.
She has 10 Grandchildren: Randy Kaleo Jr., Chris Kaleo, Sara Kern, Miranda Rice, Jeremy Shaffer, Breana Storey, Savannah Storey, Aaron Gladhill, Alyssa Carmark. Nicholas Elston14 great Grandchildren: Taylor, Mykensie, Shay, Emmitt, Demetri, Malcom, Madilynn, Natilee, Warren, Helena, Cory, Teddy, Ayden, Elyjah.
3 great great grandchildren.
She will also be remembered by her special nieces & nephew's: Thom, Sharon, Sandy, Billy, Audrey, Barbara Ann, Theresa, Mary, and brother in law Mark Elston (Judy).
Services are provided by Resthaven Funeral home with visitation on Wednesday 12/17 from 4-6pm and memorial service on Thursday 12/18 @ 11am w/an hour visitation beginning at 10am. & graveside.
Rodney Burdette, Pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church (Rouzerville, Pa.) officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local animal shelter charity of choice.
Pallbearers: Randy Kaleo Jr. Chris Kaleo, Shay Kaleo, Aaron Gladhill, Frank Wilke, Hondo Lawson.
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