Mary M Maske, age 88, of Aurora, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Kensington Care Center after a period of declining health. Mary was born July 16, 1935 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Myron and Alice (Coleman) Thomas.
Mary had a larger than life personality with enough love for everyone she encountered. She was a teacher, social worker and advocate for people in need her entire life. She worked at the Community Action Council and the Area Agency on Aging among others. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Kent, was an avid reader with a passion for learning and enjoyed a love of music. She also had a tremendous love of nature. Many days she could be found having lunch at a park, enjoying the trees and wildlife. In her younger years she was active with the civil rights movement.
Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Carey Maske, her brother and sister-in-law, William and Betsy Thomas; her nephews, Justin (Karen) Thomas and Michael (Shannon) Thomas and her niece Lauren (Roger) Basu.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David W. Maske.
A celebration of life will be celebrated at 12PM on April 5th at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 228 Gougler Ave. in Kent.
In lieu of flowers, friends may plant a tree in her memory at www.shop.arborday.org, or alternatively, donations may be made in her name to an area food bank of your choice. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
