Gilberton Mayor Mayor Lou Hannon passed away overnightWednesday into Thursday.
Hannon, who has been the Mayor of Gilberton for 21 years, had been an advocate for the borough of about 700 residents during multiple floods as well as police issues.
Shenandoah Mayor Andrew Szczyglak said "Mary Lou loved her community of Gilberton and the People she served. She had a Heart Of Gold!!! On behalf of the Borough of Shenandoah we would like to extend our Sincere Sympathy to the entire Hannon Family and assure you of our Prayers at this difficult time."
Girardville Mayor Michael Zangari said ""She was a true leader for her community, it was always great to work with her, she will be incredibly missed".