Mary Kay Gersin
September 8, 1942 ~ October 1, 2021
Mary Kay Gersin, age 79, of Geneva, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 8, 1942 in Geneva, the daughter of Earl and Dolores (Gorgas) Carraher. She married Ronnie V. Gersin on February 4, 1967 in Geneva.
Mary Kay was always a big supporter in the Geneva Community. She was often the first to volunteer, chair a committee, plan a parade, or just to be there for anyone in need. You might say that she was a parade fanatic, but really she just loved her community and loved to bring enjoyment to them and did so by helping to organize close to 75 parades for Geneva over the years, which included 50 Grape Jamboree parades, the town’s Centennial parade, and a variety of winter and other holiday parades. Mary Kay was recognized as Geneva’s citizen of the year in 2008. She worked in various roles within the Geneva Area City Schools for decades, and also as a bookkeeper at Ferrante’s Winery.
She is survived by her daughters, DeAnne (Jodie Davies) Aussem, Erin (Joe) Toth; grandchildren, Lochlan and Kenzi Aussem, Logan and Bella Toth; sister, Betty (Bill) Peters; brother, Earl (Fran) Carraher; and many deeply loved nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie; and her parents.
Friends will be received 4-8 pm Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. Funeral Mass will be 12 Noon Friday, October 8, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison, OH 44057. Final Resting Place will be Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions in Mary Kay’s name be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Our most deepest sympathies for the family. Our childhood memories are filled with her shining smile. With love,. Sue & Chris Hocevar
So sorry for your loss. Mary Kay touched so many peoples lives and she will be deeply missed. Our Deepest Sympathy!
To all the family, you can be more then proud of the life she lived, alway giving her time to help others and her community. At this time I think back on how proud I am that she was (Carraher) family. I will not be able to attend the services due to a recent fall and the travel but my thoughts are with you now and at the time of service. Thomas E Carraher Hudson, Fl.
What an honor it has been to call Mary Kay our friend. She always had a smile ready and her laugh came from deep in her heart, I think I will remember that the most (along with her kindness). Rest in God's Peace, Mary Kay, you have earned your wings! Love, John & Mary Decker
Mary Kay was a wonderful person, a good friend, she always made us feel like family, she was always there. She gave freely of herself, to family, friends, and to our community. She will be greatly missed , and always loved. Tom & Cindy Tulloch
Mary Kay was a very, very special person. I knew her for almost 40 years and never knew a better community supporter. We worked together on many civic events and she was spectacular. Geneva and the world will greatly miss her!!! David Gale
Mary Kay was the sweetest person. I met her at Assumption School where I taught for 2 years. In that short time, I saw her love of the children, the school and her faith. She will be missed, but I know she is going to be watching over her Geneva family. I was blessed to have known her. Pauline Miller
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I will always fondly remember the day I made Mary Kay's list. She knows which one… We love you all so much, you are constantly in thoughts.
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With loving memories of Mary Kay Gersin.
MAY GOD MEET YOU WITH OPEN ARMS. LOVE UNCLE RALPH & AUNT MARY LOU AND FAMILY.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. From the L&D Leadership team.
We loved Mrs. Gersin so much and are sad to hear of her passing. She made our years at Assumption a joy. Many prayers for you all!
God bless you Mary Kay with Love Ginny Harmon
Aunt Kay, I will never forget all the memories growing up with our family through good times and bad. We love you and you will be missed.
She was a true friend. She had a gentle kindness and sweet spirit. She and Ronnie introduced my husband and I. Such good memories of being together
Loved bumping into your mom in town, whether at the store, school events, or with her sister, always with a smile on her face and friendly conversation. I also connected with Mary Kay more deeply in our small women’s grief support group. Loved your mom and are deeply saddened to hear this news. ???
To Mary Kay’s Family, Each time we feel sad about those we love & no longer here, consider what memories remain. I see Mary Kay as the cross guard at the school. I see Mary Kay helping to make the Grape ? Jamboree run smoothly. I see Mary Kay at Ferrante’s taking time to say, “Hi” & visit me. We all can spend our time making sweet memories in whatever we do, as Mary Kay did . Sincerely, Barb Pruden My sympathy to Mary Kay’s Family. Her memory lives on.
To DeAnne and Erin and familys – Your mom will always be remembered in my heart from when we were small. She always cared for everyone as her own child, including my own children when the time came. 🙂