Mary Ellen Frame

Mary Ellen Frame

She was a center. She was THE center of our family, bringing us together at every opportunity she could.

On December 14th, 2025, Mary Ellen (Mom and GG), was called home to the Lord. She leaves behind a legacy that can only be overshadowed by her immense and unwavering love for and dedication to her family. Mary Ellen was born at home on the farm March 8th, 1934, in Berkey, OH to John Arthur Zenk and Lucy Simon Zenk. She attended Metamora schools, and has remained friends with her classmates over the years. She was involved in cheerleading and played cornett in the band. She was raised on the family farm and remained passionate about farming/farmers throughout her entire life.

She married her husband Shorty (Eldred Frame) on April 5th, 1952, and the Frame family legacy began. Their marriage lasted 60 years until Shorty's death in 2012. Shorty was an entrepreneur and brought her along on his life's journeys. Together they raised 5 children; Debbie, Rick, Vicky, Becky, and Cathy. They had many small businesses leading up to Frame's Tree Service from 1956 to 1978. Along with Shorty, they began and maintained the outstanding company Frame's Pest Control that is now continuing with the third generation of our family. She worked at Frame's Pest Control from 1974 until 2014, retiring just after her 80th birthday

Her first love and priority was always her family, and she had a very big one. Her 5 children gave her 13 grandchildren, and eventually 23 great grandchildren, all of whom were the biggest joy of her life.

Mary Ellen is preceded in death by her husband, Shorty (Eldred) Frame; her parents, John Arthur and Lucy Simon Zenk; her sisters, Monica (Paul) Ott, Joan (Larry) Brockway, Alice (Russ) Batey, John (Norma) Zenk, Kathleen (Jim) Carr, mother/father-in-law, Josephine and Marion Frame; infant, James Zenk; and sister-in-law, Anna Frame.

Mary Ellen is survived by her children: Debbie (Don) Case, Ricky (Mary Jo) Frame, Rebecca (Art) Ingram, Vicky (Bill) Gall, and Cathy (Denise) Jaworski. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Butch (Diane) Frame.

Mary Ellen is also survived by an enormous amount of nieces and nephews (Frames, Zenks, Otts, Bateys, Carrs, and Brockways), and even larger number of friends.

A very special thank you to her granddaughter, Danielle Jaworski, and her great niece, Jodie Dunnigan for the many hours of care, comfort and love they have provided over the last year.

There will be a showing at Most Blessed Sacrament Church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday December 23rd, with the funeral mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be private.

Per Mary Ellen's request, in lieu of flowers a donation can be made in her memory to Most Blessed Sacrament Church Parish.