Mary E. Leifer

MARY E. LEIFER (nee Joughin) age 87; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Anne Leifer (husband Jared Nedzel) and David (wife Terry Harrak); cherished daughter of the late John and Edna (nee Seary) Joughin; dearest sister of the late John, Robert and Donald Joughin, Evelyn Cull, Walter and George Joughin and Marilyn Costanzo; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Mary was born on June 22, 1926 in Painesville and died on February 7 at Aberdeen Crossings Assisted Living in Highland Heights. She was a resident of Mayfield Village since 1957. She graduated with honors from Painesville High School and received a full scholarship to Seton Hill College. Her family owns Joughin Hardware Store in Painesville which has been in the family since 1877 where Mary worked in her early years. Mary also worked for General Electric at Nela Park in accounting.

Mary was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club, several bridge clubs and knitting and sewing clubs. Mary was independent, intelligent and had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. She enjoyed traveling including trips to North Africa, Europe, Central America and Asia.

Contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to the charity of your choice.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 242 N. State St Painesville, OH 44077. Burial following at Evergreen Cemetery.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Mary at The CHURCH THURSDAY MORNING 10-10:30 AM. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS