Mary Louise "Marilu" Slattery-Way, 89, of Williamsport passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital.

Born January 19, 1937, in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. Slattery and Sarah E. Wilkinson and stepdaughter of Henry Wilkinson.

She was married to George O. Way until his passing in 2020, they were married for 38 years.

In addition to her parents and husband, Marilu was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jane Doebler and two brothers, George and Richard Slattery.

Marilu is survived by her stepbrother, H. Jake Wilkinson of Montoursville and caretaker/niece, Lori Reber of Muncy and many nieces and nephews.

Marilu enjoyed her animals the most, her famous quote "I love animals more than people" and she especially loved her dog "Diva". Marilu enjoyed playing golf at the local courses with the men, traveling and going to Florida during the winters in PA.

Marilu started her career in the typing pool at Penn-Dot in Montoursville, she was there for 27 years and made her way to the top. She worked to become a Tort Liability Specialist, the first woman to ever hold that position.

Marilu was a life-long member of the Faith Wesleyan Church in Williamsport.

Crouse Funeral Home will handle her cremation arrangements. At Marilu's request, there will be no services.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to; Pets Come First, 2451 General Potter Hwy., Centre Hall PA 16828 or Susquehanna Health Foundation, for the benefit of the Gatehouse, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.