Updated: August 19, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — April 2026 — Marion (McKeown) McDermott, a longtime Youngstown, Ohio, resident remembered for her devotion to family, community service and a life that spanned nearly a century, died peacefully on April 2, 2026, at age 99.
According to the published death notice, McDermott died at The Inn at Poland Way, surrounded by members of her family.
Her life reflected several generations of Youngstown history, from her education at Youngstown East High School to her working years with Ohio Bell and the Youngstown Firefighter’s Credit Union, followed by years of volunteer service.
Early Life in Youngstown
Marion McDermott was born July 14, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio, to James and Loretta (Weber) McKeown.
She attended Youngstown East High School and graduated with the class of 1944. During her high-school years, she was active in school life, serving as class secretary and being selected as prom queen.
Her connection to Youngstown remained an important part of her life long after graduation.
Career and Community Service
Following high school, McDermott worked as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell, beginning a working life that connected her with the community and the people of the Mahoning Valley.
She later worked for the Youngstown Firefighter’s Credit Union, where she continued her professional service.
McDermott also volunteered with the St. Elizabeth Auxiliary, giving her time to support patients, families and the healthcare community.
Her combination of employment and volunteer service reflected a life centered not only on family but also on helping others.
Marriage to Robert McDermott
Marion married Robert McDermott on October 18, 1947.
The couple built their family and shared decades of life together. Robert McDermott preceded her in death in 2018.
Their marriage became the foundation of a family that continued through their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family and Survivors
McDermott is survived by her three children:
- Kevin McDermott and his wife, Cindy
- Coleen McAtee and her husband, Jerry
- Maureen Novotny and her husband, Jeff
Her family also includes six granddaughters and 13 great-grandchildren, representing another generation of the family legacy she leaves behind.
The presence of family beside her at The Inn at Poland Way was consistent with the central role family played throughout her life.
A Life Spanning 99 Years
Born in 1926, McDermott lived through extraordinary changes in American and Youngstown history.
Her 99 years encompassed the Great Depression era, World War II, the transformation of the American telephone system, major changes in the Mahoning Valley and the arrival of generations of technological and social change.
Yet the details of her life remain grounded in familiar milestones: school, work, marriage, children, volunteering and family.
Those experiences form the foundation of the legacy remembered in her death notice.
Clarifying Similar Names in Online Searches
Online searches for Marion McDermott, Maureen McDermott and other variations of the McDermott name can produce notices belonging to different individuals.
In particular, published notices concerning women named Maureen McDermott in other states or communities should not be attributed to Marion (McKeown) McDermott of Youngstown.
One unrelated individual was a longtime University of Rhode Island staff member whose death was reported in November 2024 following a campus accident. Other people with the same or similar name have also been associated with Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Those individuals are separate from Marion (McKeown) McDermott of Youngstown, Ohio, whose death occurred on April 2, 2026.
Careful name and location verification is particularly important when preparing obituary coverage because people with identical or similar names can easily become incorrectly connected in search results.
Remembering Marion McDermott
Marion McDermott’s story is ultimately one of longevity, family and community.
From her teenage years at Youngstown East High School to her professional years with Ohio Bell and the Youngstown Firefighter’s Credit Union, and through her volunteer service with the St. Elizabeth Auxiliary, she maintained ties to the Youngstown community.
She leaves behind children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who carry her family story forward.
After 99 years, her life came to a peaceful close with family by her side.
Obituary Information
Full name: Marion (McKeown) McDermott
Born: July 14, 1926
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio
Died: April 2, 2026
Age: 99
Place of death: The Inn at Poland Way
Spouse: Robert McDermott, who died in 2018
Children: Kevin McDermott, Coleen McAtee and Maureen Novotny
Grandchildren: Six granddaughters
Great-grandchildren: 13