Mary Shack

Mary Ann Bohla Shack, 98, of Sebring passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Mary was born in Youngstown on August 12, 1913, the daughter of the late Martin and Julia (Muransky) Bolha. A member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and former member of the Altar & Rosary Society, she enjoyed gardening and loved her grandchildren. Mary was a homemaker and spent many years along side her husband cleaning at St. Ann’s Church and the parish house. Mary was preceded in death in 1989 by her husband, Andrew Shack with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. She is survived by her three children; two daughters Patty Bowen of Longbeach, CA and Donna Jean Moss of Sebring and a son Eugene (Stephanie) Shack also of Sebring; 7 grandchildren, David, Bill and Mike (Cathy) Moss, Shannon (Ron) Johnston, Mark Bowen and Abby and Ally Shack, 3 great grandchildren, Brock and Braxton Wickersham and Jonathan Moss and 1 great great grandson, Tate Wickersham. She was also survived by a sister Marguerite Sidlosky of Akron. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Beth Ann Wickersham, four brothers; Martin, John, Steve and George Bohla and by two son-in-laws, George “Corky” Moss and Dale Bowen. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 25, 2012 at St. Ann Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Mankowski officiating. Friends may call from 9:30- 10:30 AM Monday at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Mary’s family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to her caregivers, Justine and Kim at Home Away From Home in Beloit for the kind and exceptional care given to her there.

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