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Mary Szykowny Obituary
Mary Sue Szykowny, age 77 of Sylvania passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Flower Hospital. She was born March 12, 1947, to Kenneth and Marjorie (Watson) Hierholzer. A 1965 graduate of Bowsher High School, Mary Sue married Jim, the love of her life, on May 10, 1968. She worked as a phone operator at Ohio Bell, leaving there to raise her family.
Mary Sue was an artist and creator. Her artistic talents ranged from basket making to macrame, crocheting to sewing, folk art painting to fine china painting, and everything in between. She loved to make gifts for everyone she knew - baby blankets, pins for every holiday, Easter baskets, party favors, game night prizes and so much more. Mary Sue worked hard to create a beautiful, loving home for her family, and was the biggest cheerleader for her kids' and grandkids' activities. She created many wonderful friendships, with decades of memories for us to cherish. Mary Sue was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, she is survived by her brother, Ken (Bernie) Hierholzer; children, Amy (Paul) Ridener, Jay (Rachel) Szykowny, and Sarah (Peter) Martinello; grandchildren, Will (Meg) Ridener, Abby (Elijah) Gilbert, Corbin Ridener, Paige, Morgan and Trey Szykowny and Josie and Peter Martinello; lifelong best friend, Carol Smith; and many, many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 2-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 11 at 11a.m. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Toledo Memorial Park, next to her beloved husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation (https://www.komen.org/) or the Washington Local Schools Foundation (https://wlsfoundation.org/).
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David sandys
April 12, 2024
My wife and Mary Sue worked together at Ohio Bell. We had some great times and memories from the 1970's. As life and families took us in other directions we still connected and brought each other up to date, Sorry for your loss.
David James Filipiak (DJ)
April 11, 2024
God bless Mary Sue and Jim. I have fond memories of spending the New Years holiday at their home on so many occasions. Having all the family members and cousins at the house was always a joyous occasion with plenty of food and great laughs. My Prayers to out to Amy, Jay and Sarah, spouses and grandchildren. You all have my heartfelt condolences and prayers. DJ
Jackie Bryant
April 7, 2024
Mary Sue and Jim have a permanent place in my heart. I will always remember the wonderful New Year´s Open Houses they hosted for years of wonderful gatherings and memories! Their love story endures in the beautiful family they created. I take comfort in knowing they are together again....love you all, Cousin Jackie
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