DOVER, Del. - Marylu Cougear, passed away peacefully in her home, at age 72, on April 20, 2020.

Marylu was born and raised in Cooperstown.

She was predeceased by both her parents, Harry and Luella Cougear.

She leaves behind her husband of 21 years, Steven Lacey, who was her knight in shining armor. Well, actually, her knight in old slippers.

Marylu also leaves behind three daughters, Janette Marie Peeters and husband, Richard; their children; and grandchildren of Schenevus, Melissa Mabie and daughters, Bethanie and Brittany of Oneonta, Rebecca Sprague of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and brother, Dale Cougar of Cooperstown. She will also be missed by her granddaughter, Erica Mehrtens, husband, Thomas and their three daughters, Kerah, Kylee and Kinsley of Dover, Delaware; and bonus daughter, Barbara Willis and husband, Edward of Hartly, Delaware.

Marylu was an avid movie watcher. She loved to cook and prepare meals for family and friends. She especially loved spoiling her puppies. She enjoyed shooting pool for many years at the Owl's Nest in Felton, Delaware. Marylu was well-known by her friends for being opinionated and had a knack for telling it like it is. She would tell you the truth even if it wasn't what you wanted to hear. Her extensive vocabulary was proficient at knowing more curse words than most learned in a lifetime.

There will be no church, funeral or memorial services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made toward expenses at Torbert Funeral Chapel.

Marylu will be cremated and her ashes will be inurned with her father in Cooperstown.

If you would like to honor her memory, take a close friend or relative out for coffee or a meal and smile. She will be there.

Letters of condolence may be shared and the guestbook signed online at www.torbertfuneral.com.