Mary Alice Lichtenberger McKeever, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Mary was born at home on March 24, 1931, in Waldo, Ohio, and grew up in the close‑knit community she always cherished. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1949. Like many young women from small towns across America, Mary was recruited by J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI to work in the newly created fingerprint department in Washington, D.C. She embraced the adventure wholeheartedly, living the life of a fun‑loving single woman in the big city—sharing laughter with friends, taking road trips to Florida, and savoring her independence.

Her life changed the night she met a handsome and charming bachelor, John McKeever, at a party. They married in 1959 in her hometown of Waldo and began building a life and home together in New Carrollton, Maryland.

Mary and John welcomed two daughters—Kathleen in 1963 and Christine in 1965—who remained the center of her world. Mary returned to federal service and enjoyed a long career before retiring in 1995. After retirement, she volunteered in several roles, including at the Baltimore Aquarium.

A lifelong explorer, Mary traveled widely, visiting every continent except Antarctica.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, Minnie and Harvey Lichtenberger, siblings Ruth, Raymond, Martha and Harry, and husband John. She is survived by her daughters Christine, and Kathleen, grandchildren Sophie and George and great granddaughter Eleanora.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.