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Mary Ann Makara 1935-2021

BOARDMAN — Mary Ann Makara, 86, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Briarfield Place in Boardman, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born June 3, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Mary Oshidale Moretti.

She graduated from East High School and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a “lunch lady” for 10 years at Taft Elementary School cafeteria in Youngstown. In her free time, Mary was an avid walker.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Diane M. (Joe) Lindsey of Boardman; six grandchildren, Courtney Makara of Sharpsville, Pa., Mark (Tara) Koziorynsky of Campbell, Kevin (Danielle) Opatich of Mineral Ridge, Mike Opatich and Sam Opatich, both of Columbus, and Tahnee Lindsey of Niles; a brother, Danny Moore of Youngstown; a sister, Philomena Zalovcik of Youngstown; and her daughter-in-law, Saundra Makara of Masury.

Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Makara, whom she married Aug. 21, 1958, and who died Nov. 7, 2005; a son, David Makara; and five brothers.

Family and friends may call Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, from 4 to 5:45 p.m., at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman. There will be a funeral service at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, with Deacon Paul Lisko officiating.

The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, 962 Martin Lutheran King Jr. Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44510, in memory of Mary.

Condolences may be sent to Mary’s family at www.beckerobits.com.

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