Mary C. Wardlaw, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, PA.

Mary C. Wardlaw “Sgt. 1st Class”
Mary C. Wardlaw, 81, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in UPMC Cole Place, Coudersport, after a long illness.
Born on Saturday, August 28, 1943 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Harold and Helen Cornelius Olson. On August 10, 1963 in Adams, Colorado, she married William “Bill” Wardlaw, who passed away on January 15, 1983.
Mary was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. Upon graduating from high school, Mary enlisted in the US Army in the Women’s Air Corps (WACS). Her military career spanned nearly 22 years retiring at the rank of Sgt. 1st Class. During Mary’s military career, she also was a Red Cross Disaster coordinator, having responded to natural disasters including Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Hugo. Also during her reserve years, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, Mary taught CPR and first aid.

































