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Mary Ellen Bakan (nee Cole)

Mary Ellen Bakan (nee Cole) age, 56 of Valley City, passed away April 27, 2007 in Medina, Ohio after a courageous 33 month battle with breast cancer.

Ellen was born January 20,1951 in Youngs-town, Ohio. Mrs. Bakan was an elementary school teacher. She taught for 31 years at Sidney Fenn in Medina. Mary Ellen was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High school and the University of Akron.

She is survived by her husband to whom she was married 20 years, Tim Bakan; daughter, Anne Bakan of Valley City; sisters, Sue (Rick) Hannah of Cincinnati, Christine of Akron; brothers, Elmer (Diana) Cole of Cincinnati, Jim (Becky) Cole of Jackson Twp., John (Kathy) Cole of Cuyahoga Falls, and Gordon (Chris) Cole of Uniontown; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ida Cole.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. and also a Remembrance of Life Service at 8 p.m. Visitation 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday, at (Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina.) Contributions may be made to Buckeye Band Boosters in care of Buckeye local schools 3044 Columbia Rd. Medina, Oh 44256.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Bakan

20 Entries

Gin English-Spencer

January 28, 2008

I only met Mary Ellen one time, but
I knew from the look on her face that she had fallen in love with Tim. I am glad that they both shared so many years of happiness together.

May she rest in peace.

Rose Bokman

August 18, 2007

I received my St. Vincent-St. Mary Alumni Connection magazine today and was saddened to see that Mary Ellen had passed away! We shared many laughs and stresses as high school students at St. Mary's in Akron. She was one of my favorite people! I wish all of her family peace and gentle memories...how could they be other knowing dear, sweet, gentle, Mary Ellen Cole.
Rosi(Bamer)Bokman

Eva Humphrey

May 19, 2007

Cole Family Tim and Annie
While in Florida I received the very sad news of Mary Ellen,s death. Being friends with Ida and Elmer Mary joined our ladies birthday group. Even thou we were all her Mom,s age she was always
smiling and happy to be with us for birthdays and started bringing her mother in law.
Tim and Annie you were the pride and joy of her life. I,m sorry you lost her so soon.
My deepest sympathy to you all.
Eva Humphrey Valdes Ave long time friend

Bill, Michelle & Kids Bakan

May 5, 2007

Mary Ellen made my brother complete, she made our family whole. She always made sure people paid for their pumpkins and that they had a ticket for the wagon ride that Tim drove. She was the perfect Aunt for our kids. She loved our Apple wine. She made sure the important stuff got done, the things that made life beautiful where there, and laughed away the silly stuff. She brought us a bunch of rowdy, fun and full of life brothers and sisters. We also thank you for taking Yoga.

Todd & Samantha Vaughan

May 3, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you..

Lisa O'Brien

May 3, 2007

Dear cousins Tina, Elmer Jr., Diana, John, Kathy, Jim, Becky, Susie, Rick, Gordon, Chris and children,

We are reeling in the sorrow of Mary Ellen's passing. We extend to you our deepest sympathy. It is impossible for us to imagine the depth of your sadness at this first parting among you, Elmer and Ida's children. We will be praying for you and thinking of you. Mary's courage and smile will be well remembered. She and our parents will be waiting with the angels, just on the other side.
Love, Lisa, Michael and Brendan

Lisa O'Brien

May 3, 2007

Dear Tim and Annie,
Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow. We were amazed to hear that Annie went to the vocal competition this past weekend. What a strong young woman! Courage and faith are what we need at this time. Mary Ellen modeled that quite well for all of us. She will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Lisa, Michael and Brendan

Annie B. Longberry (Dreussi)

May 3, 2007

Everyone who knew Mary Ellen will feel the emptiness of her passing. May the memory of her smile bring us comfort as I am sure she would have wanted it that way. My heart and prayers are with her beautiful and loving family - cousin Annie B.

Sheila Anuszkiewicz

May 3, 2007

Our very heart felt and sincere condolences to the family of Mary Ellen - I knew her only through my wonderful friend and neighbor Sue Hannah. Sue's family is my family. May God grant you all strength to endure this very sad time in your lives.

june & Dennis Douglass

May 2, 2007

Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Mary Ellen. May you be granted strength & peace at this time.
June & Dennis Douglass
Neighbor's of Dimitri

Judy Shearer

May 2, 2007

TO THE BELOVED HUSBAND, PRECIOUS DAUGHTER AND LOVING FAMILY OF MARY ELLEN,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT MARY ELLEN HAS PASSED AWAY. I MET HER LAST SPRING WHILE UNDERGOING CHEMOTHEREPY. WE HAD MANY CHATS.
DURING THE MONTHS OF SUMMER AND FALL, SHE OFTEN TALKED ABOUT HOW BLESSED SHE & TIM WERE TO HAVE ANNIE
AND HOW SHE ENJOYED TEACHING AT SIDNEY FENN. SHE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND ALWAYS SO BRAVE. SHE TRULY WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US.
MAY GOD GRANT HER ETERNAL PEACE AND MAY HER FAMILY KNOW THAT THEY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Jeanne Leonard-Neville

May 1, 2007

Mary Ellen was a truly special lady. During her years at St. Mary's I was priviledged to call her friend benefitting from her firm but gentle advice. Who can ever forget her warm smile and the sparkle in her eye as she revealed an one of her loving ideas. Often over the years I have thought of her. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cole brothers and sisters and with Tim and Anne. Be consoled by your joyful memories. We have all been touched by her and will not forget.

Lori Reese

May 1, 2007

I have had the pleasure of doing MaryEllen's hair for some time now, and the time I spent with her I always admired her wonderful spirit and her love for her husband and daughter. She would just rave over Annie and how special she was and how her and Tim were so blessed to have her. It was a true blessing to have had the opportunity to see how a family with true love exists. Her faith and courage were inspiring. She told me once that she was not afraid to die but sad to leave her family, but she believed she would be going to a better place and join her parents. I do believe God welcomed her with open arms.

Eileen Placanica-Phillips

May 1, 2007

It seems like only yesterday that Mary Ellen and I spent hours sharing secrets as only teens could do. The time spent with her family are cherished memories. May God bless her and give her peace. God be with all of her family.

Carolyn Placanica-Ciborek

April 30, 2007

To Mary Ellen's Family,

My sister and I grew up with the Cole and Costanzo kids and we had so much fun. I am so very sorry to her that Mary Ellen is gone. You are all in my prayers.

Jane Richards

April 30, 2007

We will all remember the laughter and smiles she had for many of us at Fenn School. She will be missed but remembered always. I worked with Mary Ellen for 6 years as a librarian at Fenn and enjoyed her special way she dealt with her students.

Pamela Schuck

April 30, 2007

Dearest brother, The love you and Mary Ellen had together can be a symbol for us all. You and Anne are never far from our thoughts. May her Memory Be Eternal.

Kathy Omicinski

April 30, 2007

Dear Cole Family,
I work with Gordon and would like to extend my condolenses. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Carol, Dan, Russ and Angela Jozsa

April 30, 2007

We never had the pleasure of meeting Maryellen but are very very good friends of her brother John and his wife Kathy and daughter Lauren. We want the whole family, especially Maryellens husband and daughter to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may Maryellen be with you forever in your love and yur memories.

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