Bortmas obit photo 12-31-2009

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Mary Ann Bortmas
Date Of Birth:May 11, 1914
Date Of Death:December 31, 2009
Service Date:CALLING HOURS ~ Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 2 to 5 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL ~ Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:00 am at St. Stephen Church
BURIAL ~ Niles City Cemetery

NILES - Mary Ann Bortmas,  95, a longtime Niles resident, died at 8:00pm,  Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the Autumn Hills Nursing Home.  She was born in Madison, Pennsylvania on May 11, 1914 to Matt and Frances (Rubessa) Mohorick.

Mary  was a member of Saint Stephen's Church and was employed at the Niles Scope Center, the Ideal Department Store, Stanley Works and  the Ravenna Arsenal during World War II.  She was also a member of the Niles Scope, a founding member of the Girard Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary where she was active for over 50 years. Mary enjoyed singing, dancing, baking and especially activities with her grandchildren.
 
Mary is survived by a grandson, Carl (Melanie) Bortmas of Cortland, and seven  granddaughters, Marsha (James) Pantalone of Howland Twsp.,  Pamela (David) Mahan of Champion, Debra (John) Madeline of Hubbard, Sarah (David) Halliday of Niles, Jeannie (Stan) Heaney of Remington, Va., Terri Voegtlin of Holland, Pa., and Barbara (Bob) Costanzo of Stowe, Pa. , daughter in law Roberta Bortmas of McDonald, 15 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Matt (Peg) Maharick of Boardman, and Max (Grace) Mohorick of Mineral Ridge.
 
Besides her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband Howard E. Bortmas whom she married November 22, 1933, he died May 9, 1973, a daughter Evelyn Jean Bortmas and two sons  William R. Bortmas in February 2004 and  Howard J. Bortmas on October 29, 1992, a brother Henry Mohorick died during World War II .
 
Friends may call at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home on Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:00am in Saint
Stephen's Church with the Rev. Thomas Kraszewski officiating. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
 
Material Contributions may be made to Boys Town.


  • From: Deborah (Cooper) Pereira
    Location:Pensacola, FL

    Roberta, My condolences go out to you and your family. All of you are in my thoughts, my heart & my prayers.


  • From: Sharon Roberts
    Location:McDonald

    Roberta, My sincere sympathy to you and all of your children and grandchildren. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary sounded like a wonderful person and grandmother.


  • From: The Sisler Family
    Location:Howland, Ohio

    Marsha and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very diffcult time. I know your grandma was such a large part of your life and she will continue to be with you in your heart. Cherish the memories and carry them with you always. All our love.


  • From: Heather Hudak
    Location:Valrico FL

    To the entire Bortmas Family, My sincere condolences during your loss. May you find comfort in all the memories you have. I hope that the difficult days that lie ahead are filled with family and friends to comfort you all. Heather (Kinnison) Hudak and Family