Maryjane Beech

Born August 26, 1930 in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the proud daughter of the late Harold and Helen (White) Beech of Mansfield, Ohio. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School as an Art Major, employed through the high school vocational program,by the M. O’Neils Company as a window dresser, and created artist advertising by hand. Maryjane was a lifelong resident of Mansfield dedicated to raising her children and retired after years in retail management. She then spent her time charting her families long line of genealogy from the Mayflower to the American Revolution with a deep respect for the origins of this country and pursuing it’s Native American influences. Maryjane was a free thinking individual who was an ardent lover of early jazz, 60’s music movement, and truly an original Beatles fan. Though an amazing artist in sketch, oil and watercolors, she also enjoyed great films, writing and robust politics. She most especially loved telling stories of her time growing up in Mansfield and of her early years prepping and flying biplanes with her father, Harold. Maryjane was an independent, intellectually minded person and a conscientious member of the human race. She believed in individuality, civil rights, compassionate humanities, and had a ‘perfect pitch’ for dry wit.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Jerry) Garn of Mansfield, Terry A. (Linda) Carbetta of Ashland, and Remo Carbetta of Mansfield; grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Carbetta and Brian (Veronica) Carbetta, both of Columbus, Reina Carbetta of Orlando, FL, Dustin (Rachel) of North Carolina, and Whitney Smith, Jhan Smith, Bergen Smith, and Ciera Carbetta, all of Mansfield; five great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Bennett of New Jersey; brother, Thomas K. (Laurie) Beech of Lexington; nephews, Danny (Keri) Bennett of New York City and Daegal Bennett of New Jersey. She is also survived by her best friend and confidant of 40 years, Bill Schmidt of Mansfield; and numerous other cousins and relatives. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Cleopatra Remy White; former husband and father of her three children, Tony S. Carbetta; her Beloved brother, Teddy Beech; infant brother, Tommy Beech; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call Monday, December 12, 2011 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Ontario. A celebration of her life by her family will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also call one hour prior to the celebration from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.