Mary A. Engelhardt 

     Mary A. Engelhardt, 80, (nee McGinnis) of Amherst passed away on Sunday morning, November 23, 2008 at her home following a long illness.

     Mrs. Engelhardt was born in Wyoming, Ohio on March 28, 1928 the daughter of the late Nolan "Dutch" and Mildred (nee Finch) McGinnis. An Amherst area resident for 60 years, she was a homemaker.

     She was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Lorain. She was also a member of the M&J's, and enjoyed opening her home to family and friends, an old farm house that she and her husband renovated into a beautiful home.

     She volunteered with the Election Board as a pollster, the Meals on Wheels Program, a reading literacy program and several church committees. She loved golf, bowling and was especially fond of the Golden Retriever breed of dogs. She was a Girl Scout and Brownie Troop leader. She was a softball coach that will be always be remembered for her love of the game and her protectiveness of her players. She enjoyed playing pinochle.

     She is survived by her husband of 60 years Jack Engelhardt, daughters Liz (Tom Vaughan) Engelhardt of Seattle, WA, Pat (Charles) Walder of Hudson, Peg Engelhardt of Columbus, Amy (Chris White) Engelhardt of Akron, granddaughters Lisa and Audrey Vaughan, brothers Bob (Ferne) McGinnis of CT, Dave (Cecilia) McGinnis of Arizona, Dan (Amy) McGinnis of  FL, sister Caroline Greene of Ohio, brother-in-law Bob Engelhardt of Vermilion and several nieces and nephews.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Jim McGinnis.

     The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 25, 2008  from 4-7 PM at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the St. John's United Church of Christ, 715 Reid Ave., Lorain on Wednesday, November 26, 2008  at 10:30 AM with Rev. Philip Kunz officiating.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's United Church of Christ Children's Program, 715 Reid Ave., Lorain, Ohio  44052 or the Alzheimer's Association, 37500 Harvest Ave., Avon, Ohio  44011.

CONDOLENCES

From:        Frank and Clare Mahnic
Relation:   
 

Dear  Jack and Family,           Clare and I would like to extend our sympathies and condolence on the loss of your wife and mother respectively. God Bless.  Frank and Clare Mahnic
 

From:        Lillian Jackson
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Death is mankinds enemy and when it strikes someone we love and cherish grief can be great, but take courage family Jesus promised that we wouldn't have to cry for our love ones dying any more because he was going to do away with sickness and death, rev.21:4, john5:28&29 and acts 24:15. may God comfort you, give you hope and endurance at this time of your loss and the days to come, 2corin.1:3-7. you have my deepest sympathy lillian jackson/liltaunya54@yahoo.com
 

From:        Joy Paradissis Playter
Relation:    Friend

As a teenager, I loved going to the Engelhard'ts--the long winding driveway, the comfortable and welcoming not-fussy home, the dogs and Amy's sisters (all so much more grown-up and sophisticated than me at that akward teen stage)--but what I especially loved was talking to Mrs. Engelhardt. She made me feel like I was one of the family and that was her gift. I wish I could thank her for that now. I guess I will thank Amy instead--Ame, thanks for sharing your wonderful Mom with me during that time. I have fond memories of our times together. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Love,
Joy

From:        Carol McKee Inniss and Kathy Tammaro MacLean
Relation:    friend

Hello Engelhardts:  I'm so sorry to hear that Mrs. Engelhardt has died.  I have such fond memories of her. Next to my Mom, my best childhood memories were at your house eating Weiss's chicken noodle soup and Congo bars after a day of sledding or playing in the woods.  Your mom was always there in the kitchen and if she wasn't there, she was at Slutzker's buying her groceries.  I know you all have many wonderful memories to keep you company!
Patty, We will call you and all get together! 
Carol 440-248-1136 or 440-669-1428
Kathy 216-328-0306  or 216-577-5303