Marion O'Mara: A Journalist’s Legacy | Waterford News

Marion OMara, a beloved 45-year veteran of the Waterford News & Star, has died leaving behind a legacy of unwavering integrity and optimism. Known for her tenacity in chasing truth through courtrooms, council halls, and elections, she wielded the power of journalism with fairness and grace. Colleagues remember her as a storyteller who built deep community ties and never wavered in her commitment to balanced reporting—even when it challenged her own views. Beyond the newsroom, she cherished her family and lived with quiet strength through illness. Her passing stings deeply, not just as a loss to journalism, but as the departure of a warm, principled force whose voice shaped Waterford’s public conversation for decades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/278c1c5a44b00106