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Mary Sandmann Obituary
She was preceded in death by parents, George, Sr. and Nellie Bender; brother, George, Jr.; sister, Theresa Lowery; brother-in-law, Lee Waress; and son-in-law, John McFarlin, Jr. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter, Sr.; children, Walter, Jr. (Leigh) of Wadsworth, Richard (Valerie) of Fairlawn, David (Rochelle) of Canal Fulton, Steven (Alice) of Lebanon, Tenn., William (Christine) of Barberton, Robert and Anna of Copley; sisters, Barb Waress of Akron, Nancy (Jim) Liston of Wadsworth; sister-in-law, Anna Bender Pansegrau of Bath; and brother-in-law, Richard Lowery of Green; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. March 7, 2011at the Catavolos Funeral Home, 3653 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333, with the service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333.
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Sara Wolfe-Schlayer
March 20, 2011
Please accept my deepest condolences at your loss.
Anna SANDMANN
March 10, 2011
Our family chain is broken,and nothing seems the same.God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Mom you are missed already.
March 10, 2011
We, the co-workers of Steve at Hertz Equipment, would like to offer our condolences to the entire family.
Brett and Kimberly Waress
March 8, 2011
So much of our lives are focused on “our lives”, but Aunt Mary Ann invested her life, her time, love and attention on others. She raised seven children (an incredible accomplishment!) and she cared for so many others in her career at the St Edward Nursing Home. She was, in many ways, the Bender/Sandman family historian. I cherish the small family photo album she put together so I would know a little of my grandparents, my great aunts and uncles, and the stories she told me about being a teenager and going to the record store downtown Akron. Aunt Mary Ann lived a life of love and focus on other people, a tremendous example for all of us. I was blessed to have known the love of Aunt Mary Ann. We miss you and know you are with the Lord!
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March 8, 2011
TO THE SANDMANN FAMILY.
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.
AND MY SYMPATHY.
DAVID & MARY LOU AUGUSTYNOVICH
William Sandmann
March 7, 2011
Mom, Missing you already. I know your work here on earth is done and your by Gods side now. Please keep watching over us and helping us to follow the right path just as you did when you were here on earth.You will always be in our hearts Bill, Chris and the kids.
Beth Ann McHan-Davis
March 7, 2011
Walt Jr. My deepest sympathy on your loss
Beth Ann McHan-Davis
March 7, 2011
Walt jr. again i'm sorry abot your moms passing.
Jamie Lyons
March 7, 2011
Dave,Rick and family. Sorry to hear about your loss.May God comfort you in the days ahead. Jamie&Dell Lyons
Dick Pyatt
March 7, 2011
Mu deepest sympathy on your loss. I was also in the class of 57. Sorry I cannot make it to the service but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bart Waress
March 7, 2011
Aunt MaryAnn always so very warm and loving to all of us nephews and nieces. She always had a smile, a hug, a kiss on the cheek and a kind word. She was always there for the family and was the rock they went to. She was a great example of living out loud what she believed. I always think back to Christmases at Uncle George and Aunt Anna's house and the great food and the house full of cousins. We, who were blessed to have spent time with you, will always remember. Love - Bart, Kim and the kids(Cale, Connor and Kennedy) Waress
Paul Ratay
March 7, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Bill, Dave very sorry for your loss.
Kim, Mike, Jim LaMancusa
March 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Colitre
March 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May you always the good times.
Rick Sandmann
March 7, 2011
Mom, you will truly be missed. I can not help but think that you are finally whole again with your brother and sister in heaven. It takes a very special person to raise six boys and one girl, but it takes an extraordinary person, like you, to raise a family. The older I get, the more that I realize what a special thing that you did for all of us. We were made into the people that we are today because of you and the way that you raised us. Your caring personality was not only saved for your children, but also shown through your participation in the Catholic Church and your job at St. Edwards Nursing Home. You were devoted to helping others which is something that I will never forget. I will always think about you often, and you will be missed. Rest, finally. Rick, Valerie and kids.
Teets & Crawford Family
March 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Brian Littell
March 6, 2011
Walt, Steve and Bob I am so very sorry for your loss, your mom always treated me like family, she was a wonderful person, i know it doesnt seem like it but she is in a better place, I wish I could say or do something to help but I know nothing will right now, I will never forget her and your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers
BARB FAIR
March 6, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF MARYANN SANDMANN, OUR DEEP SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.MARYANN WILL BE TRULY MISS.THE STAFF AT MAISON AINE ON C-UNIT TRULY ENJOYED MARYANN.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND TAKE CARE. LOVE BARB FAIR AND THE STAFF ON C-UNIT AT MAISON AINE
Carl&Sherry LaMancusa
March 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.May the thoughts of her memories confort you.
March 6, 2011
Dear Walt & Family,
I will always remember what a "caretaker" sister Mary Ann was with all of us sisters and brother growing up. She always had to be the babysister! And being the youngest of five, she spoiled me and always protected me.
Mary Ann was a big part of the wonderful family we had growing up together. She is with the Lord now and with our loved ones there; We will miss her,too, but I know in my heart she is whole again.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy (Bender)Liston, sister and family
Teresia sandmann_ mook
March 6, 2011
My heart goes out to all
of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris/Craig Messner
March 6, 2011
Dear Walt, Leigh and family:
You are so special to us. We know that your mother was special to all of you. She is now resting in peace. Keep the memories flowing.
Jeff and Cindy Sandmann
March 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of the family's loss.
Michelle Copen
March 5, 2011
Bill and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We are here for you if you need anything. Bob and Michelle Copen
Tammy Russell
March 5, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all the great times and remember she will always be watching over you.
Patty Finney
March 5, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Patty Finney
March 5, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Patty Finney
March 5, 2011
With our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Patty and Andre of North Royalton, Ohio.
Richard Lowery
March 5, 2011
Walt and Family,
Kathy and Richard send our deepest sympathy of your loss of Mary Ann,your wife.We know that Mary Ann was greeted by Theresa and others at The Gates of Heaven.We also know Mary Ann is at pease and living a life only known by believers of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rest assured we will see Mary Ann and our loved ones again,we just have to believe in our savior,Jesus Christ
Michael Hart
March 5, 2011
To the entire Sandmann family. We are sorry for the loss of your Wife/Mother/Grandmother. She was a wonderful Aunt to me growing up who I always remember enjoying our family get togethers so much. Now that I have children, I truly realize what a remarkable person she was raising 7 children (6 boys). Our prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
The Hart Family (Michael, Melissa, Jenna, Jacob)
Susan Adamov
March 4, 2011
Walt, Leigh and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, The Adamovs
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