Mary Mclaughlin
May 1, 1935 — August 21, 2016
Mary J. McLaughlin, 81 of Bradenton, Fl., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was born in Alliance on May 1, 1935 to Alexander D. and Sarah R. (Miller) Menges. Mary moved to Bradenton in 1987 from Sebring and attended Westside Christian Church. Mary sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and volunteered at the Canton Christian Home for many years. Mary enjoyed caring for her loving husband and four daughters. She hoped that everyone she met would someday have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and sister Sandra Williams. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Kenneth of Bradenton, Fl., daughters, Karen (Richard) Collier of Conroe, Tx., Debra (Marty) Benson of Sarasota, Fl., Bonny (Bob) Chamberlain of East Liverpool and Brenda (Kevin) Hart of Bradenton, Fl. She survived by grandchildren Carianne, Clay, Kaylee, Kara and Natalyn. and sisters Margaret Nash of Anna Maria Island, Fl. And Kay Mizer of Bradenton, Fl.,
A private family service was held. Memorial contributions can be made in Mary’s honor to the Westside Christian Church, 3604 15th Ave. West, Bradenton Fl. 34205, http://westsidechristianchurch.com/. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home Sebring, OH (330) 938-2526.