Mary R. Detelich (nee Martiscius), age 87, passed away Nov. 15, 2018, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born Nov. 19, 1930, in Cleveland, she lived in Willowick before moving to Chester Township 50 years ago.
Mary loved her house and continued cutting the grass and tending to the garden beds up until this past July. Her yard also won awards in years past.
She loved nature and working in the woods with her dogs, Trixie and Dee Dee.
Mary is survived by her sons, Stephen (Charlotte), Tim and Mark; grandchildren, Andrea, Steve and Katie (Colton); great-grandchildren, Steve, Blake and Westin; and nephews, Bill Martiscius and Paul Koch.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael; parents, Anthony and Pauline (nee Stravinsky) Martiscius; sister, Florence; and brothers, Leo, Ray, Tony and Bill.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 20, 2018, at All Souls Cemetery, 10366 Chardon Road, Chardon Township. Family and friends will gather at the main entrance at 10:50 a.m.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.gattozziandson.com.