Mary Ellen Svoboda

Mary Ellen (nee Theiss) Svoboda, 91 of Sheffield Village passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home following a brief illness. Mrs. Svoboda was born in Akron on October 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Paul and Bernice (nee Heft) Theiss. She was a graduate of Akron West High School. For 25 plus years, she worked in the cafeteria, retiring as the cafeteria manager. Mrs. Svoboda was a devoted and longtime member of the Methodist Church in Lorain. She was a dedicated member of the former Delaware Avenue United Methodist Church, then followed by transferring to the Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church. Her service to her faith included 17 Mission trips, (domestic and international), Anna Circle, Delegate to Church Conference for 25 years, and most recently organized the funeral dinners,She was a volunteer with Lorain Historical Society for 30 years. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and needle work. Mary is survived by a daughter, Linda Hall, of Sheffield Village, sons Paul (Robin) Svoboda of Huron, Jim (Cindy) Svoboda of Bartlett, TN, grandchildren Matti Chiaramonte, Robert Svoboda, Jeff Svoboda, Matthew Svoboda, Nickolas Svoboda, great grandchildren Austin Svoboda, Avery Svoboda, a sister Nancy McFee of Akron, and several step children, step grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George A. Svoboda in 1992 and her sister Marti Napka. Friends may call on Friday, January 20, 2023 in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street from 2:00 PM until 6:00 pm. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in the Lorain Light House United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road, Lorain at 11:00 am. The Rev. Adam Davis will be the celebrant. The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made in her honor to either the Lorain Light House United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road, Lorain, 44053 or the Lorain Historical Society, 329 West 10th Street, Lorain, 44052. Online condolences at www.boyercool.com