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William Maravy Obituary
Lancaster - William "Bill" M. Maravy, 70, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on October 10, 1948 to the late William "Glen" Maravy and Maxine (Kilbarger) Maravy Fox. Bill graduated in1966 from Bishop Fenwick H.S., and married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Jenny Wessel in 1969. He graduated from the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy in 1974, and was employed with Risch Drug Stores in Lancaster for over 55 years. Bill started out with Risch's while in high school, then as a pharmacist, and later became co-owner for a period that spanned 37 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time on his farm, and especially mushroom hunting each spring.
Bill is survived by his children, Bill (Deb) Maravy, Megan (Eric) Milisits, Paul (Breanna) Maravy, Kit (Ethan) Bailey, and Mollie (Blake) Bryan; grandchildren, Kaylee, (Claire), Ryan, Jennifer (Anthony), David, Emily (Bryce), William, Gianna, Alisanta, Lewis, Meadow, and Clinton; great grandchildren, Lexi, Henry and Ridge; sister-in-law, Jean (Tom) Cox; brother-in-law, Tom (Cheryl) Wessel; he is also survived by aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and special friends who loved coming to the farm. A special thanks to the Farm Manager.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny; son, Patrick Maravy; grandson, John Maravy; step-dad, Harold Fox, and son-in-law, Russell Foster, Jr.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church with Fr. Craig Eilerman officiating. Internment of cremains will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. After the grave side committal, the family will receive friends at the family farm to continue to celebrate Bill's life.
The family request memorial contributions to the West After School Program, 620 Garfield Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130 in Bill's memory.
Arrangements by the Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda. Notes of condolences can be shared at mytaylorfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Anderson
October 12, 2019
Condolences to the Maravy Family.
May God's grace and mercy give you much peace .
October 12, 2019
Jim and I were very sorry to hear about Bill's passing away. Bill and Jenny were students at Bishop Fenwick High School when Jim and I taught there. We have fond memories of both of them. We will keep them in our prayers.
Jean and Jim Bryant
Jean Bradford
October 11, 2019
Sincerest Condolences to all of the family....Bill was very helpful to our families over the span of many years.....Howard and Jean Bradford
October 7, 2019
Mr Maravy was a special person . Sorry for the families loss . May he be at peace . Melody Siefert
Lance Shaw
October 7, 2019
Our condolences to all of Bill's children for their loss. May warm memories fill your hearts during this season of loss.
Lance and Lori Shaw
Sharon Beatty Sharp
October 7, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Bill hired me back in 1978 when I was in high school for the fountain at Main and Maple. He always made me laugh. He was a great man. May he Rest In Peace.
October 6, 2019
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing, Megan and Eric.
He was a super nice guy. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Lisa Seymour, Estero FL
Paul and Virginia Guisinger
October 6, 2019
Always a friendly gentle man. Bill was very
kind and helpful to us many times at the store.
He never acted like he did not have time for your
problem. Will always miss him being there.
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