Mary Jane Ernest

Mary Jane Ernest, age 93, of Madison, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing. She was born February 5, 1930 in Painesville, to Samuel and Suzy (Boerner) Melonzi. Mary Jane worked for 25+ years at Avery Dennison, before retiring. She loved her family and her adorable grandchildren, and immensely enjoyed watching the Cleveland Cavaliers and Guardians. She is survived by her son, Lowell “Corky” (Karen) Simmons; grandchildren, Jason, Robert and Melissa; great-grandchildren, Adelyn, Cora, Brooke, Hannah, Matthew, and Avery. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Carl and Frank Melonzi, Phyllis Ebert, and Shirley Leonard. Friends and family will be received from 11 to 12 noon on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. A Graveside Service follow at 12:30 PM at Fairview Cemetery. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com