Mary Katherine (also Kathryn) Lashley, the daughter of Leo Lashley of Steubenville, Ohio, was born on June 21, 1934. Her mother died in 1950.

She married Dr. Dominic Brancazio on February 23, 1957. He was a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.

Mary died on August 19, 1980, and her husband. born September 24, 1928, died on December 2, 1991. They are buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio.