Mary Jane Etzinger

Mary Jane Etzinger obituary, Fostoria, OH

Mary Jane Etzinger

Mary Etzinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home - Fostoria on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mary Jane Etzinger, 92, of Fostoria, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her home. She was born December 15, 1932 in Wood County, Ohio to the late Howard & Irene (Graver) Yates. She married William Etzinger October 30, 1953 in Wadsworth, OH. He precedes her in death.
She is survived by her children William (Leslie) Etzinger of Fostoria, Andrew Etzinger of Tiffin, Stacy (Jim) Rimar & Jane Reinhart both of Fostoria, grandchildren Katherine Trout, Samuel (Kristina) Trout, Joseph (Erin) Trout, Anthony (Natalie) Reinhart, Vincent (Hollie) Reinhart, Cole Etzinger, Caitlin Roca-Slane, Madeline Dodge, Abigail Beeson, Brandon Etzinger & was blessed by many great grandchildren & great great grandchildren. Special thanks to Anne Risner for all she has done for our mother & family.
Mary Jane is preceded in death by her parents, brother Forest Yates,
son in law Michael Reinhart, grandsons John Etzinger & Edward Reinhart.
Mary Jane retired from the Fostoria Post Office where she worked as a mail carrier. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and was an avid Bridge player.
Private graveside services will be held at Riverview Cemetery, West Millgrove, Ohio. Family & friends are invited to a celebration of life that will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Fostoria United Sportsmen from 12-3 p.m.
Memorials can be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital.
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