Mary Lou Hellein McBride, 96, of Huntingdon Park and Mt. Pleasant — Obituary

Mary Lou Hellein McBride, 96, of Huntingdon Park and Mt. Pleasant, died Jan. 9, 2026. Read her obituary and life story from Uniontown to Greensburg. Tributes.

Mary Lou Hellein McBride, 96, a longtime resident of Huntingdon Park and Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Mountain View Memory Care in Greensburg. Her life touched family, friends, and neighbors across the Uniontown area, and her passing is mourned by many.

Born July 21, 1929, in Uniontown, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Walter Caldwell Hellein and Lillian Belle Fullerton Hellein. She graduated from South Union High School, laying the foundation for a life rooted in the communities of Fayette County and the surrounding region.

Mary Lou’s later years were spent close to family and in familiar surroundings. Her residence in Huntingdon Park and Mt. Pleasant reflected decades of connection to local schools, churches, and community activities. In recent months she received compassionate care at Mountain View Memory Care, Greensburg, where staff and fellow residents provided support and companionship.

Those who knew Mary Lou remember her as a steady presence in family gatherings and neighborhood life. Her story is part of the larger fabric of Uniontown and Mt. Pleasant history—an example of the generational continuity that shapes small-town communities. Her life spanned nearly a century of change, and her legacy lives on through memories shared by relatives and friends.

Mary Lou is survived by family members and many friends who will carry forward her memory. Details on memorial services and arrangements will be shared by the family when available. Community members who wish to express condolences, share memories, or leave tributes are encouraged to reach out to the family or to local forums that host obituaries and remembrances.

This obituary honors Mary Lou Hellein McBride’s life and local contributions. For those searching for more information, sources in Uniontown and Greensburg, including Mountain View Memory Care and local funeral homes, may provide updates. Friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate her life, recall shared moments, and support one another during this time of loss.

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