Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Mahler, 80, of Newington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at her home. Born in Cornwall, NY, daughter of the late Alvin and Mary (Batten) Mahler, she was a longtime Newington resident. As a librarian with the Hartford Public Library, Mary Beth’s career spanned 35 years, including running (and driving) the Bookmobile until her retirement in 1998. In her retirement she traveled the world and developed a special fondness for the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. Mary Beth will be remembered for her caring nature and her dry wit. She leaves her sister Lucille Domick of Wethersfield, several nieces and nephews, and many cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings Peter Mahler, Stephen Mahler, and Claire Canello. A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date. Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington is serving her family. Memorial donations may be made to the Hartford Public Library. To share a memory, please visit us at www.duksa.net.