Mary Ann was born in Akron, Ohio on May 31, 1936 to Joseph and Antonette (DelMonte) Filomena. She grew up in Ravenna and moved to Kent when she was a teenager. She was a proud graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School, class of 1954.
Mary Ann married the love of her life, Charles “Al” Brode, on August 16th, 1958. They moved into the Brode family homestead in Ravenna Township. Mary Ann worked at R.D. Fagel in Kent. She purchased a pizzelle iron with her first paycheck, the beginning of a lifetime of fine Italian cooking and baking. Once she became a Mom she made the decision to stay at home to raise her children. Mary Ann went back to work as a middle school Secretary for the Ravenna School System until her retirement.
Mary Ann was a member of First Congregational Church of Ravenna for over 50 years. She also had a beautiful singing voice and was a member of Sweet Adelines for 5 years, performing with her sister.
Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Nothing was more important to her than her family. She was an excellent cook and took pride in feeding everyone who entered her home. If you were fortunate enough to visit on Sunday, you could smell the aroma of fresh sauce cooking on the stove in preparation of her delicious pasta and homemade meatballs.
She made dozens of Christmas cookies every year and delivered them to multiple family, friends and even her dentist office. Her generosity to others was limitless.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 61 years, three children; Brad (Cheryl) Brode, Doug (Kelly) Brode and Linda (Jim) Markijohn.
She will be deeply missed by her Seven grandchildren; Brittany Brode, Chelsea (Allan) Brown, Tyler (McKenzie) Brode, Garrett Brode, Jimmy, Haylee and Heather Markijohn. She was anxiously waiting for the birth of her first great-grandchild in October.
She is also survived by her Sister and best friend, Betty (Jim) Russell, sister-in-law Donna (Anthony) Filomena and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Anthony Filomena.
Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the American Heart Association.
Private burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
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