She was born Oct. 12, 1936, in Bluffton, to Austin and Clara Alvina Schaller (Vonstein). She had six older siblings, all of whom preceded her in death, Florence, Dolores, Rupert, Martha, Richard, and Arlene. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1954.
She married Max Eugene Baney on Feb. 5, 1956, in Jenera. Mary Ann and Max had three children whom they raised in Findlay, Jill Shapiro (Eric) of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jeffery of Arlington, and Judy Trunzo (Greg) of Strongsville, and they all survive. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Andrea (Shapiro), Dallas and Austin (Baney), Lauren, Steven, Jeffrey, Meredith, and Joseph (Trunzo); seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Mary Ann and Max divorced in 1978. She married John Franklin Baumgartner on June 1, 1993, and they later divorced. Mary Ann lived in Archbold from 1993 until she passed. Both of her ex-husbands preceded her in death.
Mary Ann was a member of Archbold United Methodist Church. She served there on several committees and was a member of the church choir. She could always be heard singing a song that brought back memories of her life-long love of music. She was an avid gardener and loved beautiful flowers which showcased her artistic flair and appreciation for beautiful things. She enjoyed some wonderful friendships and served as a poll worker in her later years dedicating her time to serving the community at election time.
A private remembrance will be at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made in her name to charity of your choice.
She was born Oct. 12, 1936, in Bluffton, to Austin and Clara Alvina Schaller (Vonstein). She had six older siblings, all of whom preceded her in death, Florence, Dolores, Rupert, Martha, Richard, and Arlene. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1954.
She married Max Eugene Baney on Feb. 5, 1956, in Jenera. Mary Ann and Max had three children whom they raised in Findlay, Jill Shapiro (Eric) of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jeffery of Arlington, and Judy Trunzo (Greg) of Strongsville, and they all survive. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Andrea (Shapiro), Dallas and Austin (Baney), Lauren, Steven, Jeffrey, Meredith, and Joseph (Trunzo); seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Mary Ann and Max divorced in 1978. She married John Franklin Baumgartner on June 1, 1993, and they later divorced. Mary Ann lived in Archbold from 1993 until she passed. Both of her ex-husbands preceded her in death.
Mary Ann was a member of Archbold United Methodist Church. She served there on several committees and was a member of the church choir. She could always be heard singing a song that brought back memories of her life-long love of music. She was an avid gardener and loved beautiful flowers which showcased her artistic flair and appreciation for beautiful things. She enjoyed some wonderful friendships and served as a poll worker in her later years dedicating her time to serving the community at election time.
A private remembrance will be at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made in her name to charity of your choice.
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