Mary Elaine (Hofelich) Warner, 86, of Fremont, OH passed to her eternal rest on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Valleyview Health Campus in Fremont. She was born on December 10, 1930 in Clyde, OH to the late George Dale and Rose Mae (Grove) Hofelich. Mary was married to Harry F. Warner on January 28, 1950 and he survives.
Mary graduated from Clyde High School in 1949 and shortly thereafter completed her certification as a beautician and began raising her family. Mary was widely known in the Fremont area having been employed by many local retail businesses and was an active volunteer at Memorial Hospital, the Food Pantry and others. Mary knew many people and was a friend to everyone she met. She was a very caring and loving person. Mary’s family was very important to her and she loved to cook and host family get-togethers.
Mary is survived by her loving and caring family, husband, Harry F. Warner; son, Michael (Mary Lou) Warner; daughter, Pamela (Scott) Smith; granddaughter, Kelly Warner (Andrew Kleinhans); great granddaughter, Addison Kleinhans and Mary’s beloved 4-legged companion Rebel, all of Fremont.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Warner and siblings, Mercedes Shearon, Louise Smetzer, Dale, John, George and Eugene Hofelich.
Visitation will be Friday, May 5, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 am with Fr. Chris Kardzis officiating.
Interment will take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in Clyde, OH. Mary’s wishes were to be cremated.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Humane Society of Sandusky County, 2520 Port Clinton Rd, Fremont, OH 43420, Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to the Donor’s choice.
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Lisa Doebel
Rest In Peace Aunt Mary. Say Hi to my dad for me-I miss him
Lisa Hofelich-Doebel
Connie Mamas
Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers
are with the family in the loss of a
dear lady “Mary Elaine.” May God
watch over all of you during this
trying time. ❤️ Connie & Bill Mamas
Jeannine Keating
Pam, I was so sorry to hear about you Mom. So many good-byes this past week. My prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Jeanne Fisher
Mike ans Mary Lou, Kelly and Addison, my heart and prayers and love to all of you. I know at when we lose someone we love so much, it is difficult to let go, to understand why things happen . . .But then the knowledge that our loved ones are now in the hands of God and no longer have pain, sadness, or fears, helps so much. . ..You are all so special to me . . .Love you Kelly, you family is the best. . Love all of you, always.
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to all the family–distributed communion to Mary the first of the month on Wednesday afternoon @ Valley View–may she rest in peace!!
Pat and Jim hakee
Thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow and remembering Mary when she would visit Hudson. Wonderful memories. Mary is at peace now with our Heavenly Father may she rest in peace.
Charlie and Pat Shanfelt
Harry, Pam & Scott, Michael & Mary Lou
We can not personally express our sympathy but want to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.