Mary Carol Jisa

We lost a fun, vibrant, much loved woman on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Mary Carol Jisa, 76, of Mansfield, passed away at her home after an extended illness. She was born September 27, 1941 in Ashland, Ohio to David R. and Maxine (Hartsel) McCarter.

Mary was a 1959 graduate of Ashland High School and attended Ashland College. A dedicated wife of 56 years, she was also a loving mother and adoring grandmother. Mary was a partner throughout her husband’s Real Estate appraisal career, served 15 years at Coldwell Banker Mattox McCleery Realtors as a part-time secretary, was formerly a substitute teacher with the Mansfield City Schools for 18 years, and taught one year of adult education.

Before her illness, Mary enjoyed being an active member of her community, including with The First Congregational Church where she was a trustee for seven years and held committee positions with the Stephen Ministry, the Vietnam Refugee Assistance, Friendly Town, and other missions efforts. She was a past board member of the YWCA and the Salvation Army, and a poll worker with the Board of Elections. Most recently she devoted her time to Supper On The Square and the What Goes Around Comes Around Hospice Shop.

Mary was an animal lover and had a great care and concern for their comfort. She advocated for animals as a 28-year board member with the Richland County Humane Society. Mary loved her several bridge clubs, her lively breakfast group, and Hismets dinner club.

Mary leaves behind her husband, Burk; her children, Jennifer (Chris) Lopez of New Albany, Matt Jisa of Honolulu, HI and Tanya Jisa of Carrboro, NC; granddaughters, Allison and Abigail Lopez; uncle, John Hartsel, DDS, of Elyria; many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews; and her wonderful dog, Penny. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, John D. McCarter.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Road. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at First Congregational Church, 640 Millsboro Road. She will be laid to rest at Mansfield Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richland County Humane Society or Harmony House Women's and Children's Shelter.