Mary Laverne Torba

her family. Her unique spirit is finally at peace with her Dear Lord whom she always trusted during her

long and courageous battle with pain and illnesses. She devoted her entire life to being a good daughter,

sister, wife, loving mother, a wonderful caring grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all she met.

Mary was born in Youngstown, Ohio, November 27, 1928 and lived most of her life there until she moved

to Arizona to be closer to her children. As a homemaker, she took care of her family and loved to cook,

bake and sew. She was a seamstress to many local residents. Everyone who met her was touched by

her kindness, sense of humor and caring ways. She had a way of touching lives, helping others and

leaving memories that no one ever forgets. The world will not be quite the same without her. She will

surely be missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Torba, her mother and father, Mary and Chester

Renshaw and her two brothers David and Chester Renshaw. Also a great grandchild, Rhane Hope Torba

who died only hours after her birth.

She is survived by her three children, Robert Torba and wife Fran, Diane Whipple and husband Rick, and

Rick Torba and wife Cathy. Seven grandchildren: Julie Jacobs and husband Brent, Robert Torba , Dana

Meulenaere and husband Joe, James Buzzacco and girlfriend Misty Neuhardt, John Torba and fiancé

Tyler Willis, Jason Torba and girlfriend Shasta Broyles, and Brian Torba and wife Ashley.

Great Grandchildren, Parker and Makenna Jacobs, Jordan and Preston Meulenaere, and Campbell and

Delaney Torba.

Tribute to Mary:

She loved God

She loved her family

She loved her friends

She loved her friend’s families.

She loved her dog Skippy

She loved everyone’s pets

She loved music, especially Robert Goulet

She loved to laugh

She loved good food (no margarine)

She loved to know the scoop about everyone’s life

She never saw an ocean or stayed in a five star hotel

Her life was devoted to always being there to help others

Heaven awaits you Mary.

Mary’s favorite prayer:

Hail Mary, full of Grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for our

sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

In lieu of flowers or donations Mary’s family requests that each person please Pay It Forward and help

someone in need.