Mary Ferer Loftus
January 21, 1937 ~ February 2, 2018
Mary Ferer Loftus
After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Mary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at Potomac Green in Ashburn, VA on February 2, 2018. She was 81.
Mary was born in Swickley, PA in 1937 and raised in Meadville, PA. In 1959 she graduated with honors from the Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. While there she met and married Martin Loftus, an Army Officer. They then began their 54 year journey, 23 years of which were to various Army posts across the United States and Europe.
In 2000 Mary retired after a more than 20 year nursing career with the INOVA Health Systems (Fairfax and Fair Oaks Hospitals). She was then able to enjoy her time summering at Rushford Lake, NY, joining her nurse friends in their book club and being with her family and watching her 9 grandchildren grow into adulthood.
Mary is predeceased by her parents, Dr. Walter and Margaret Ferer of Meadville, PA and her brother Walter “Tom” Ferer of NJ. She is survived by her loving husband Col. Martin R. Loftus, USA (Ret.) of Ashburn, VA; her four children, Kathleen Stapleton of Downingtown, PA, Bridget Holzwarth (Jake) of Exeter, RI, Mary Elizabeth Loftus of Centreville, VA and Kerry Diaz (Amador) of Centreville, VA and her 9 much loved grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147 on Friday, February 9 at 10:30 A.M. followed by a gathering of family and friends at the Hilton Garden Inn, Dulles North at 22400 Flagstaff Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20148.
Those wishing to honor her legacy may do so by donating to The Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago IL 60601
After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Mary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at Potomac Green in Ashburn, VA on February 2, 2018. She was 81.
Mary was born in Swickley, PA in 1937 and raised in Meadville, PA. In 1959 she graduated with honors from the Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. While there she met and married Martin Loftus, an Army Officer. They then began their 54 year journey, 23 years of which were to various Army posts across the United States and Europe.
In 2000 Mary retired after a more than 20 year nursing career with the INOVA Health Systems (Fairfax and Fair Oaks Hospitals). She was then able to enjoy her time summering at Rushford Lake, NY, joining her nurse friends in their book club and being with her family and watching her 9 grandchildren grow into adulthood.
Mary is predeceased by her parents, Dr. Walter and Margaret Ferer of Meadville, PA and her brother Walter “Tom” Ferer of NJ. She is survived by her loving husband Col. Martin R. Loftus, USA (Ret.) of Ashburn, VA; her four children, Kathleen Stapleton of Downingtown, PA, Bridget Holzwarth (Jake) of Exeter, RI, Mary Elizabeth Loftus of Centreville, VA and Kerry Diaz (Amador) of Centreville, VA and her 9 much loved grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147 on Friday, February 9 at 10:30 A.M. followed by a gathering of family and friends at the Hilton Garden Inn, Dulles North at 22400 Flagstaff Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20148.
Those wishing to honor her legacy may do so by donating to The Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago IL 60601
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Mrs Loftus was like a second mom to me when we lived in Belgium. Her influence on me was tremendous. She had the biggest heart and was the reason I chose to be a labor and delivery nurse. She always had a smile and could always get you laughing. Thanks for all the joy you brought to those whose path you crossed. Hugs to the entire family.
Besides being the God-mother to Emily, Mary always knew when it was time for Ann to deliver one of our own kids. Mary would have a room prepared and ready for Ann. She just knew! That was the way Mary was. Very kind hearted. We will miss her dearly.