Mary A. "Stevie" Schnell

Mary A. “Stevie” Schnell                                       “lived life to the fullest”

DUKE CENTER, PA---Mary A. “Stevie” Schnell, 86, of Duke Center, passed away from a pre-existing condition with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in the Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.

Born on Saturday, May 11, 1940 in Warren, she was a daughter of Anson H. and Alice F. Wolfe Crain. On June 13, 1959 in St. Raphael Church, Eldred, she married Charles E. “Charlie” Schnell, who survives.

Mary was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, Class of 1958. She was employed in retail sales for various companies, having lastly worked at the former Kmart in Harbor Creek.

Mary was an active member of St. Raphael Catholic Church’s Altar Society. She was an avid reader and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, solving word puzzles and playing solitaire on her computer. Along with her husband, Charlie, they initially enjoyed riding ATV’s then side by sides traveling at least 3000 miles a year on them. After 10 years of riding side by sides, they graduated to riding in their 2 door firecracker red Jeep Wrangler, having driven 7000 miles the first summer they had it. She also enjoyed exploring the wilds of Pennsylvania State forests. Mary was a great supporter of Otto-Eldred athletics, especially boy’s and girl’s basketball and girl’s volleyball, going to as many games as possible. She also supported the Otto Township Fire Department and their auxiliary by attending their fundraisers and functions. Her greatest love was her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 67 years; a daughter, Lynne M. (Joseph) Brozewicz of Wattsburg; a son, Robert C. (Kara) Schnell of Street, Maryland; eleven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by a daughter, Laurie A. Baer; and a sister, Sally Crain.

In keeping with Mary’’s wishes, there will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary’s name may be made to the Portville Free Library, PO Box 768, Portville, NY 14770.

Mary’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Mary, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.