Mary Lou Fende (nee Sonokey), age 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2025.
Born Aug. 25, 1942, in Cleveland, she was a longtime resident of Chester Township.
Mary Lou was administrative secretary to the Chester Township Board of Trustees, secretary to the township road superintendent, secretary to the zoning commission and secretary to the board of zoning appeals for over 25 years. She retired with 30 years of service to Chester Township.
Mary Lou enjoyed knitting with her friends, water aerobics at the Y, Naples, Fla., trips with friends from St. Anselm Church and spending time with friends and family.
She volunteered at the Geauga Historical Society, was a member of the Christ Child Society for many years and was a Lay Minister at St Anselm Church.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; parents, Andrew and Clara Sonokey; and brothers, George and Andrew.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Tim) and Allison (Pam); grandchildren, Andrew (Bridget), Mitchell, Meghan, Robert and Emily; great-grandchildren, Connor and Brayden; and step-grandchildren, Noah, Nicholas, Jack and Maddy.
Private interment at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gattozziandson.com for the Fende family.
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