Mary Black, loved coastal living

Mary Black, 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Mary was married to her best friend, Tony, for almost 50 years. They lived in Downingtown, Pa., but their second home was always Bethany Beach and her main residence upon her retirement. Mary was a fun-loving beach girl who loved her home in Bethany Beach and snowbirding in Naples, Fla. She loved music, dancing, playing games and spending long hours at the beach. Mary was an avid reader who loved her books. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon.

Mary had many friends in Bethany Beach, Pennsylvania,  Florida, Kentucky, and even Germany who were her “adopted” family. She valued her family and friends, and they meant the world to her. Mary was an amazing woman who was loved by all and will be surely missed. We cherish the memories and fun we had with her, and she will forever be in our hearts.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Tony Black; her beloved, labs Yogi and Kodi; and her parents, Joseph and Dorothy (King) Boughman. She is survived by her brother, Michael Boughman (Sally); nephew, Chris (Molly); niece, Courtney (Jim) Crowley, great-nephew, James; great-nieces, Emmy and Reese; brother, John Boughman (Ann); niece, Lauren (Brian) Kingsland; great-niece, Gracie; niece Kiersten (Mike) Banghart; great-nephew, Hudson; great-nieces, Josie and Everly; sister, Kathy D’Amore; brother, Joseph Boughman; sister-in-law, Lisa; goddaughter and niece, Rachel (Mike) Marshall; great-niece, Carly; and great-nephew, Tyler. She was their MerMer, and she was like a grandmother to them. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s name to Brookline Lab Rescue, P.O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976. 

Online condolences can be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.