With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Mary Anne Dach of Lewis Run. Mary passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness. She was 79.
She found love in attending church services, celebrating at family gatherings, and spending time with those she loved most.
Mary will be remembered as a kind and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She leaves behind not only memories but a legacy of enduring love.
Mary was born in Salamanca, NY on January 17, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Anne (Lloyd) Malina.
She was a 1965 graduate of Archbishop Walsh High School in Olean NY and attended Alfred State University.
On June 8, 1968, in St. Patrick Church in Salamanca NY, she married Charles J. Dach who survives.
Mary, along with her husband Charles and Peter and Marilyn Dach had been partners in Dach's Red House Inn. In 1979 she and her husband bought Singer's Country Store and American Furniture Barn in Custer City, and prior to her retirement she was manager of the Dairy Queen Restaurant for 10 years.
She was a former member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church and volunteered for the American Red Cross. She was a current member of St. Bernard Church.
Mary enjoyed gardening around her home and mowing grass. She and her family loved boating on the Allegheny Reservoir and for the last 10 years she enjoyed wintering in Panama City Beach in Florida.
Surviving in addition to her husband Charles of 58 years, is one daughter, Theresa (Eric) Tait, of West Linn OR, three sons Jude (Kerri) Dach, of Bradford, Christopher (Audrey) Dach, of Gunnison, CO, and Ryan Dach, of Lewis Run, five grandchildren, Jayden Tait, Elijah Tait, Gavin Dach, Keira Dach, and Brayden Dach, three sisters, Susan (Rodney) Staples, of Kenmore NY; Nancy (Douglas) Lasseter, of Ottawa KS, Rosie (Paul) Dangeler, of the Villages FL, and one brother, Eddie (Ann Wadsworth) Malina, of Essex Junction VT, and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Sunday June 28, 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Avenue, where a prayer service will be held Monday at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Ed Walk, Pastor as Celebrant.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department, 7004 Route 59, Lafayette, PA 16738 or to The American Red Cross.
Funeral arrangements are under the directions of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com