EROR MARY FRANCES (McLURE) Mary passed away Thurs. at home from cancer. The world lost a beautiful and wonderful woman. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. No one was a stranger to Mary, they were simply friends she had not met. She was loving, generous, optimistic, and quick-witted. She faced changes and challenges with grace and good humor. Mary was born in W. Hollywood, CA and was the child of Mary Gladys (Thomas) McLure and Francis L. McLure. She graduated from Hollywood High School and received her BA from CA State Univ., LA, where she was senior class president. She then became a secondary school teacher. After living in California and New England, Mary settled with her family in Oregon. Here she ran the family farm and became an integral part of the rural community including serving as Chair of the local school board. Mary and her husband moved here in 1989. Here she became an expert on the rich history of her adopted city. She was a docent at the Frick Mansion, a tour guide for Pittsburgh History and Landmarks, and a tour guide for Molly's Trolleys. Mary loved how everything had a Pittsburgh connection and thrived in the friendliness of the city. Mary was an accomplished artist in both oil and watercolors. She was a prolific writer and was known for the beautiful cards she made for her correspondence. She loved the arts and introduced friends and family to museums all over the world. Mary led a life of service. She volunteered at Forbes Hospice for many years and had a remarkable gift with people. There was no one she found unworthy of love and friendship. Mary would enter a room and recognize the person most in need and then immediately focus her attention on that individual. She was able to connect with people across all levels of education and socio-economic status. A spiritual and religious woman, Mary was active in her church. She was the President of the Relief Society for an unprecedented, 12 consecutive years under five different Bishops. It was often said that she trained five Bishops, a compliment she was too humble to accept. She was also a mentor to the women in her church, especially the young mothers. In her community, she was the voice of the voiceless and the champion of those in need. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Nicholas G. Eror, Jr.; their seven children; 21 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Friends received at MCCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME (www.mccabebrothers.com), 6214 Walnut Street on Mon., April 14, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tues., April 15, 2014, at the LDS Church, 236 N. Dithridge St. at 11:00 a.m., preceded by a 10:00 a.m. viewing at the church. The interment ceremony will take place in Homewood Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, we request acts of kindness in Mary's honor. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb