Mary Lucy Carlson

Mary Lucy (Newnham) Carlson, of King of Prussia, PA passed away peacefully on February

23rd, 2024. Mary, daughter of William and Dorothy Newnham, was born on November 28th,

1930 in Johnstown, NY.

She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Rupert Carlson, 5 children- William Carlson

(Joy) Reno, NV; Janet Carlson Roslindale, MA; Jeffrey Carlson (Patty) Eagleville, PA; Dorothy

Childress (Don) Elk Grove Village, IL; Rena Staley (John) King of Prussia, PA; 10 grandchildren: Krista, Amy, Shawn, Michael, Kara, Emily, Felicia, Jared, Jack, Rella, great grandson Bodhi,

and a niece and nephew. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert

Newnham (Pat).

Mary went to Johnstown High School and Mildred Elley Business School. She loved growing

up in a small town where she was the only girl on the boys baseball team and excelled at many

other sports. As a child she got to see some of the all time great baseball players, like Jackie

Robinson and Joe DiMaggio. She also attended the famous 1939 World’s Fair. Mary met

Rupert on a bus in Texas and he proposed on the 2nd date. They were married on the same

day Elizabeth Taylor got married (the first time). Her greatest joy in life were her children and

grandchildren. Mary was passionate about sports and politics. She gave to many charities

and wanted to see the world become a better place. She loved snowy days, playing cards,

metal detecting and spending time with family on the phone or in person. She loved giving out

full size candy bars on Halloween. Finally, she always wanted it to be told “I tried, but I died”.

Internment will be private, at the request of the family.

Memorial contributions could be made in Mary’s honor to the Upper Merion Area Community

Cupboard https://umacc.org/

Arrangements by The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport, PA. Condolences to the family at www.bacchifh.com