Mary Ellen (Douds) Ohl, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7th, 2025.
She was born on December 1st, 1942 to Stanley N. and Mary Desput Douds. Mary was an LPN and caregiver in the Mercer and Grove City area for over 40 years.
Her Husband Curtis E. Ohl preceded her in death in 2018. Mary is survived by her daughters, Karin Foltz and Cheri (Robert) Sabanas; her son Timothy Ray; her sister Bonnie Schoonmaker; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Simplicity Cremation & Funeral Center, Inc. 200 S. Erie Street, Mercer, PA. Services will be private at the request of the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.RoseSimplicity.com
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