Mary L. Day 1930-2023

She was born March 18, 1930, in New Springfield, a daughter of Paul and Clara Paulin Sitler, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary was a graduate of New Springfield High School and worked for Sears Optical Department for several years. She was a member of Christ Community Church and a former member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Poland. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles, cooking, gardening and canning.

Her husband, Glenn Day, whom she married Nov. 18, 1950, died Dec. 17, 2010.

Mary is survived by two sons, Gary E. (Jolane) Day of New Waterford and Kenneth (Heidi) Day of East Palestine; two daughters, Marilyn (Andy) Hredzak of Canfield and Janice (Scot) Gherardi of Austintown; three grandchildren, Jake Gherardi, Julie Day and Geri Whitfield; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis Smith and Emily Whitfield.

Besides her parents and her husband, Mary was preceded in death by three sisters, Esther Simcox, Ruth Arbogast and Martha Jones.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the Cuunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Rusty Wills officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests material contributions take the form of donations to Christ Community Church, 4749 South Ave., Youngstown, OH 44512, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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