Mary E. Geras (nee Pishkur), age 96, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 15, 2024.

Mary is survived by her children: Vikki Geras, Mary Ellyn (Rick) Pierce, Cheryl Geras; grandchildren: Megan (Jason) Duley, Nikki (Grant) Fillipitch; 2 great-grandchildren: Bernadette and Jane Fillipitch; sister, Elizabeth “Lizzie” (late Bernie) Beckham; and many nieces, nephews and good friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Geras; parents: Frank and Justina Pishkur; her 9 siblings: Joe (Helen) Pishkur, John Pishkur, Frank (Helen) Pishkur, Matt Pishkur, Tony (Elsie) Pishkur, Louie (Alice) Pishkur, Eddie (Mary Lou) Pishkur, Jimmy (Helena) Pishkur, Francie (Al) Bley.

Mary was born and raised in Gary, IN and was a graduate of Tolleston High School. She met the love of her life, Nick Geras, and they were married in 1949 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mary was a wonderful wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary was a longtime and faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church.

Mary’s living mantra would be Faith, Family, Friendship. If she could begin every morning with a Catholic Mass, enjoy the afternoon with family and friends, toss in a Cub ‘W’ occasionally and close the day with a prayer, she would be in heaven.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 8303 W Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 from 10:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s name to Nativity of Our Savior Food Pantry in Portage, IN.

Visit Mary’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.