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Marian Maynard Obituary
Born in Akron, Ohio on May 10, 1916, she was the third child born to Peter and Edith Hershey. Marian was a proud graduate of Kenmore High School and was the first female editor of the school's newspaper.
Marian married Norman Maynard in 1941 and together they raised three children in Manchester. They were founding members at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and School and were extremely active there and at St. Peter parish throughout their lives.
Marian was a voracious reader and a lover of crossword puzzles and Scrabble. A lifelong homemaker and mother, nothing made Marian happier than her family. We will cherish the wonderful gatherings she and Norman hosted over the years, the bridge parties, the dinners and the New Year's Eve parties at their home, and the joy they brought to the grandchildren with relay races, charades, the Hokey Pokey, polka and Norman's banjo strumming. Marian loved to sing the praises of her children, grandchildren, in-laws, strangers, the gas station attendant, librarian, you name it. She was pure of heart and truly served Christ as a role model for others in her life. Her genuine smile and loving spirit touched us all.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman; her sisters, Gwen and Joy; and her granddaughter, Rebecca; Marian is survived by her older brother, Melvin ``Bud' Hershey; sons, Philip (Tak), Peter (Susan); and daughter, Nancy (Gary); nephews, Dennis Marguerite, Mel, and Randy (Sue); and their families; granddaughters, Amy (T.K.), Emily (Matt), and Heidi (Guillermo); grandson, Simon (Denise); and great-grandchildren, Allie, Austin, Abby, Andrew, Julia, Luke, Isabella, Andres, Gabriel, Samantha, Thomas and Camilla. The family would like to thank the Special Care Floor staff at Rockynol and the Summa Hospice Group for their exceptional care of Marian.
Per Marian's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no calling hours. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Norman H. Maynard Scholarship at Archbishop Hoban High School, One Holy Cross Blvd., Akron, OH 44306, the Bucyrus Public Library Fund, BACF Library Fund, Box 387, Bucyrus, OH 44820, or a charity of your choice. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
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Charles Starosta
April 24, 2011
Dear Nancy,Pete & Phil,
Please accept my belated condolences on behalf of myself, Chuck, Sonoko, Marla & Wyatt. We all enjoyed the precious times we, as a family spent together with your Mom & Dad. The singing and laughing still rings in my ear as I write this note. The first time I did the Hokey-Pokey was with your Mom & Dad and all the Kids and we Adults. A fond memory, created by your Mom & Dad.
We were all fortunate to know them.
Chuck Starosta
Bonnie Maynard Pepperney
January 9, 2011
Pete, Phil + Nancy,
Your mom was such a gentle woman. It was a privilege to know her. My sympathy to you + your families.
Linda McCracken
January 6, 2011
Phil and family,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sounds like your mother was a warm, kind and gentle lady. It is easy to see that she was a wonderful influence on her family and I am sure she is very proud to have childen such as yourself.
In every heart she touched,
In every life she changed,
In every thought she inspired
Her love lives on.
May your warm memories live on in your heart.
Linda McCracken
Sue (Heppe) Cook
January 6, 2011
Nancy Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a great lady.
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Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
January 5, 2011
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Denise Kelley-Jones
January 5, 2011
Nancy, Sorry to hear about your loss. Your Mother sounds like a fabulous value add to this world and now a value added to heaven. You and your family are in my prayers.
Marci Haas
January 5, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. the obit is wonderful; I feel as though I knew her. She was truly a wonderful person. I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Penny Rousos
January 5, 2011
I never knew Marian but know and admire her daughter Nancy. Any mom who can bring up such a special and talented woman like Nancy will be missed. My sincerest condolences to Nancy's enter family. Penny Rousos and John Teasley
January 5, 2011
We were so sorry to lose Aunt Marian and our hearts go out to all of the family! She was a beautiful woman and such a joy to be around! - Love, The Alvarados
Marty Kemper Mihelic
January 5, 2011
What a wonderful person to know and love.
The great times while growing up at St. Francis de Sales with her and your dad sharing the breakfasts after Midnight Mass with Fr. Garrity, the Maynard's,and the Neidert's, will always be in my memory. Your mom always had a smile and a pleasant word to say to everyone. We'll miss her.
Mike Potosky
January 5, 2011
Phil, it sounds like your mother was a wonderful lady and a true disciple of Christ. Please be comforted in knowing she has earned her eternal reward through her faith in Christ and I'm sure she's coordinating a couple of "card parties" in Heaven. God bless.
Noel Deibel
January 5, 2011
I have often thought of your Mom. I enjoyed visiting her at Rockynol with the kindergarteners from the Elms. I remember having dinner with your family and the after Midnight Mass breakfasts on Christmas and Easter. Your Mom was always such a kind, gentle lady.
With love and sympathy,
Noel Neidert Deibel
Amy Brewer
January 5, 2011
I am so sorry of your loss. Mrs. Maynard was a wonderful woman. Whenever I think of her, I smile. She was such a kind and gentle woman.
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