Mary Lou Rath
| Mary Lou Rath | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 61st district | |
| In office January 8, 2003 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | George Maziarz | 
| Succeeded by | Michael Ranzenhofer | 
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 60th district | |
| In office January 6, 1993 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Sheffer II | 
| Succeeded by | Byron Brown | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Lou Schmitt June 17, 1934 | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Spouse | Edward Rath Jr. (1959-2003) (his death) | 
| Children | 3, including Edward Rath III | 
| Residence(s) | Williamsville, New York, U.S. | 
| Education | Buffalo State Teacher's College (BS) | 
Mary Lou Rath (née Schmitt) (born June 17, 1934) is an American politician who served as a member of New York State Senate from 1993 to 2008. A Republican, she represented the state's 61st district, which consisted of parts of Erie County and all of Genesee County.