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Mary Switz Obituary
She was the beloved mother of Bethany Walker (Jeff) and Philip Switz (Sandra); cherished grandmother of Ashley Kindsvatter (Nick), Lauren Walker (Lucas Sanger), Courtney Walker, Philip Switz Jr, (Kaycee) and Alan Switz; caring great-grandmother of Lincoln Kindsvatter, Harrison Sanger, and Gracelyn Switz; dear sister of Nancy Worley and Sally Moore (Paul) and Aunt to Valerie Helco (deceased).
Mary Ann was a past member of the Royal School of Music and the American Guild of Organists. Mary Ann started playing the piano at the age of six and gradually by the age of fifteen moved her way up to playing the organ. The passion she had for playing led her to hold several organists' positions in many of the local churches and perform organ recitals in the Cleveland-Akron areas. Among her love for playing the organ was a love for anything England and France and she had traveled there many times over the years and performed organ recitals in many of the great cathedrals throughout London and Paris.
Although music was her passion and first love, education and knowledge were important to her as well. Mary Ann throughout her adult life continued to enhance her knowledge by attending college classes in the fields of music, medical care, Physician Assistant and even received her degree in music from the University of Akron.
She was fiercely independent and always had a smile on her face. Mary Ann will always be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Christ Church Episcopal Music Program, 21 Aurora Street, Hudson, Ohio 44236.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora Street, Hudson, Ohio 44236 on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11am.
Private family inurnment at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Massillon, Ohio.
Arrangements by Busch-Romito Funeral Home, Bedford, Ohio (440.232.1441). www.buschcares.com
521 Broadway Ave. (Ohio Route 14), Bedford, OH 44146
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