Mary Kistler 1926-2024

She was born July 19, 1926, in Warren, the daughter of the late John Sotak and Mary Sotak.

Mary retired from Trumbull Lamp in Warren. She enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes, baking, playing cards, bowling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Gerald (Kathy) of Howland, David (Lorrie) of Las Vegas and Sharin Marcu (Gary) of Las Vegas; six grandchildren, Joseph Kistler (Jill), Nicole Bello (Tim), Lindsey Kistler, Brian (April) and Christopher Marcu (Jodie), and Jennifer Smith (Shawn); nine great-grandchildren, Cole Kistler, Brianna Marcu, Brooklyn and Natalie Smith, Kaisley Marcu, Parker Ongman, Gianna and Mila Bello and Kamden Kistler.

Mary was married to the love of her life, the late Vernon Kistler, for 64 years. In addition, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Andrew, George, Joseph and John Jr.; sisters, Ann, Margaret and Helen; and grandsons, Timothy and Chad Kistler.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary. A service will be at noon Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, with burial at 2 p.m. in Bunker’s Memory Garden cemetery, all in Las Vegas.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Avenir Memory Care Center for their loving care and support.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary’s name to Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. To sign guest book and send condolences, www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/11852733?utm_source=obit_link&utm_medium=text.

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