Mary Niswander

MARY NISWANDER

BLUFFTON — Mary Kathryn Niswander, 98, passed away January 30, 2017 at Willow Ridge - Frieda House in Bluffton. Mary was born June 15, 1918 in Pandora to the late Tony and Zella (Steele) Frantz. On December 24, 1938 she married Stanley Niswander and he preceded her in death on December 10, 2003.

Mary graduated from Pandora High School. She retired from Sears-Roebuck in Lima where she had been a division manager. She enjoyed her job and cherished the friendships that she made there. Mary was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bluffton and past member of Grace United Methodist Church in Lima. She enjoyed gardening, playing piano, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and close friends.

Survivors include a son, Dr. Paul S. (Analee) Niswander of Columbus; two daughters, Jeannine (Tom) Ashton of Evergreen, Colorado, Beth (Alan) Davis of Columbus; nine grandchildren, Kate (Carl) Foulke, Ben Niswander, Peter Niswander, John Niswander, Elizabeth Niswander, Tyler Ashton, Kelsey (Dan Wallace) Ashton, Eric Davis, Lily Davis; and a great-granddaughter, Maria Foulke.

Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Frantz.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, Bluffton. Pastor Tim Wilmetti and William Herr officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora following the service. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of the services at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton Senior Citizens or First United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.