Mary Lou Fende

Mary Lou Fende (nee Sonokey) age 82, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Born August 25, 1942 in Cleveland, she was a longtime resident of Chesterland. She was Administrative Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Secretary to the 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 Florida 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. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank and 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; step-grandchildren Noah, Nicholas, Jack, and Maddy. Private Interment at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, OH.