Mary H. Villareal 1939-2025

She was born Aug. 13, 1939, to Michael and Helen Hudock Chamer.

Mary was raised in Youngstown and attended St. Matthias School. She had fond memories of growing up in the Lansingville neighborhood, including visits with the Hudock, Kuchalla and Kish families.

She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. In 1960, she married Domingo Palino Villareal as he completed his medical residency at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Mary worked as a nurse in both Youngstown and Cleveland before she and Domingo moved to Canada in 1963. The couple later returned to reside in Warren, where they raised their four children.

Dedicated to her community, Mary was a devoted member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Church and St. Benedict Auxiliary. She volunteered with the Trumbull County Medical Society, American Red Cross and St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, where she taught classes for the teen volunteer program. She was named a “Warren Woman Volunteer of the Year” in recognition of her community service.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Domingo.

She is survived by her brother, Michael Chamer (Rexie); and their daughters, Rexie Michelle Gemesova (Matus) and Rechael Nagle (Tom), and their families. Mary was especially grateful for the affection of her nieces and nephews from the Villareal, Rosales and Zarsosa families.

Mary leaves behind four children, Donna (Steve Grill), Jim (Catherine Schafer), David and Brian; her grandchildren, Sarah Aileen Vater (Tommy), Erin Marie, Jonathan David and Paul Javier Grill (Leah Villareal); and a great-grandson, Shiloh.

Mary found great joy with her canine companions, Happy, Sparky, Tipper, Punkin and Sisi.

In memory of Mary, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

A Mass for Mary Helen Villareal will be offered 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Cortland. All are invited to gather at the church beginning at 10 a.m.

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