Mary E. Dewhurst, age 88, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away April 11, 2019 at her home.
Mary was born August 5, 1930 in Orbiston, Ohio to John B. Maurer and Gladys E. (Sheskey) Maurer. She was a loving mother and grandmother; a 1948 graduate of Nelsonville High School; 1973 graduate of Ohio University; member of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church; past president of the Catholic Women’s Club; Twig 6; Hospital Guild; served on the Queen’ Committee of the Parade of the Hills as chairman; was a retired teacher; and served on the Nelsonville Scholarship Committee.
Surviving are her son, Greg Dewhurst of Nelsonville; grandchildren, Zach, Tyler, and Jordan Dewhurst all of Columbus; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack Maurer of Nelsonville; Jim (Helen) Maurer of Dublin, and Phyllis Maurer of Nelsonville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brother Bob Maurer; and sister-in-law Sis Maurer.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the St. Mary’s of the Hills Catholic Church, Buchtel, Ohio with Rev. Msgr. Don Horak officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville, Ohio.
Calling hours were observed 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio. There was a Christian Wake Service on Monday at 6 pm.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the NHS Alumini Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 472 Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.