Marilyn Fowler Obituary
She was born December 7, 1946, in Cleveland.
Marilyn was the loving mother of Wendy (Al) Schmitt, Michelle (Joe) Marcsik, Antoinette Caito-McGlaughlin (deceased), and Douglas Fowler; grandmother of Brandon Cell, Nick Williams, Gabrielle Caito, Joseph Marcsik, Cameron Caito, Michael Marcsik, Emily Fowler, Hannah Williams, Carmen Fowler; great grandmother of Ryan Cell; sister of Jeannette Fabian; and aunt to 10 nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Stopko and Helen (nee Horvath) Stopko; and sister, Louise Dunn.
Marilyn retired in 2024 from Catholic Charities after nearly four decades of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made in Marilyn's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. hospicewr.org
A Celebration of Life service will take place in May of 2025 (date and location to be determined) to honor and remember Marilyn. More information will be posted closer to the event.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
To leave condolences for the family or to order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com
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Latasha Stewart
January 29, 2025
Sending my condolences to the family. I worked with Marilyn at Catholic Charities. Under her take no-nonsense exterior she was always so kind to me. I will always remember when she out of the blew surprised me with some cute necklaces. I remember her always speaking proudly of her grand children. She could always be counted on and was greatly missed at the Lake office when she left. Rest peacefully.
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Sandra Ricks
January 28, 2025
Condolences and prayers to the family. I worked with Marilyn at Catholic Charities and I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a kind and gentle person.
Tammy Hill
January 27, 2025
When I first got to know Marilyn at Catholic Charities, I was still learning my way, but I knew I wanted to be Marilyn when I grew up. Unafraid to say what you think and fight for what is right. She was one of my idols and role models. I told her those things a few years ago, but I don't think she believed me. People were afraid of what she was going to say next and I loved the nervousness and anticipation in the room. It's been a while since I've seen her, but I will always smile when I think of her.
Michelle, I'm sorry for your family's loss of an amazing woman.
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