Maryann Rita Pollander

Maryann Rita Layshock Pollander, 84, died on October 12, 2020 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, peacefully, and with family at her side. Born December 8, 1935 in Fowler, Ohio to John George Layshock & Johanna Tokoly, Maryann graduated from St. Mary's High School in Warren, Ohio and St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing, Youngstown, Ohio, in 1956. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from St Joseph's College in Maine and a Masters Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She was head nurse of Labor & Delivery at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio until 1989. She was Clinical Nurse Manager in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Forum Health Youngstown, Ohio, retiring in 1998. Compassionate and driven, she cared deeply for her patients and her coworkers.

She married Edward Joseph Pollander on May 11, 1957. They were married 53 years. Edward died on March 2, 2011. They lived on a beef cattle farm in Vernon, and raised four sons. Maryann was heavily involved in her sons' 4-H Beef Boosters Club. She and Edward hosted a yearly fun-filled family reunion on the farm. Scores of the extended family traveled from around the country to attend this not-to-be-missed yearly event. Maryann formerly attended St Patrick's Catholic Church in Kinsman, Ohio and was an integral part of the beloved annual Spaghetti Dinner and was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

After a life devoted to her family and her patients, Maryann retired. She and Edward were finally able to travel. They were especially fond of taking ocean cruises and their favorite was a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 during its inaugural year of sailing. They took many trips to Las Vegas where they enjoyed the quarter slots without ever losing the farm. Family and friends were glad that she still found time to bake. She will be remembered for her hospitality, love of family, and time spent with grandchildren.

Maryann is survived by her sons Edward (Pamela) Pollander,D.D.S., of Andover,Ohio, John (Debbie) Pollander of Warren, Ohio, Gregg Pollander, M.D. of Fort Wayne, IN, and Michael Pollander, CRNA of Xenia, Ohio. She adored her grandchildren Laura, Celine, Abby, Logan, Parker, Emma, Andrew, and Maxwell Pollander and Rachel (Chandler) Smith. and her surviving brothers Raymond (Janet) Layshock of Cary, IL and James (Irene) Layshock of Phoenix, AZ. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers John, Edward, Jerome and Lawrence, her sister Genevieve, her daughter in law Emily Lindstaedt Pollander and granddaughter, Julia Noelle.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Patrick Church P.O. Box 669 Andover, Ohio 44003. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, a private interment will be held.