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Mary Sommer Obituary
Rochester: Mary Ann Sommer, 36, of Rochester, passed away Friday, Mar 20, 2009 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. The daughter of Edward W. and Irmgard L. (Zink) Sommer, she was born June 1, 1972 in Madrid Spain, where she spent her early life. A graduate of SUNY Stony Brook, she received her master's degree from St, Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and was employed as a physical therapist at Unity Health System. Mary Ann was a very compassionate therapist, loved by her patients and co workers. Surviving are her partner, Jolene K. Olsowske, and twin daughters, Anna Kate and Rachel Addie Olsowske; her parents, Ed and Irma Sommer; three brothers and their wives, Michael (Anahi), William (Jovanna) and Robert (Sonia) Sommer; and seven nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3 pm Monday, Mar 23, at Spiritus Christi Church, 121 No. Fitzhugh St, Rochester, with the Rev. Mary Ramerman, officiating. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Walton, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society appreciated.
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Yuri J
April 19, 2009
Although i was a part of Mien's life for a short time, i will never forget the time we spent together.
Mary Anne Morgan, MD
March 25, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Mary Ann. I had the honor of taking care of her several times at Strong in the past, and I will never forget the conversations we had... books, travel, and laughter, even as she was going through her treatments. My thoughts are with her family.
NIEVES BENITO OLALLA
March 24, 2009
Dear Ed, Irma and family,
Sad news travel and have also reached London. I’m so sad to hear about Mien. I have excellent memories of us when we were just 14 staying over at your place in La Moraleja and at Sunday school…
I pray for her and I pray for all of you. May God be with you and give your strength through this heartache.
Lots of love,
Nieves
Maureen Hood
March 23, 2009
Jolene and family- I am so sorry. Mary Ann was strong, silly, beautiful- a treasure to know and an amazing person. I will miss her. I am very, very sorry.
Shelley Jaumot
March 23, 2009
Dear Jolene, Irma, and Ed,
Caring for Mary Ann was an honor and a privilege. I will remember her and her wonderful spirit for many years to come. Her smile and wit in the face of such pain and fear was truly an inspiration.
"To live in the hearts of others is to never die."
Shelley, RN
Cristina McGroarty
March 23, 2009
God Bless Mien. We are holding you in our hearts and prayers and remembering all the great times with the Sommer's in Spain.
All our love, Cristina, Molly and families
Mary Ann and Christine
March 22, 2009
Jolene and Mary Ann's family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sadness runs deep!
May time and God's peace comfort you.
Susan Spoto
March 21, 2009
Dear Jolene, Baby Anna and Rachel,
Mary Ann was one of the finest human beings that one could know. You were the love of her life and brought her a happiness and joy that penetrated all around her. She will always be remembered for her kindness and her laugh.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Michael Doyle
March 21, 2009
We were sorrowed to hear that Mary Ann had succumbed to her battle with Leukemia after such a valiant struggle. I remember her telling us how, that during her time at home recovering from a hospital stay, the view of our blossoming cherry and crabapple tree gave her such hope and strength to get better. I know that now her love blossoms within her family and friends and I hope that it gives them the same hope and strength to recover from their loss.
Mike & JoAnn
Janet Welch
March 21, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
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