Mass of Christian Burial for Mary B. (Romano) Emerson, age 88, will be 9:30 am Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church 242 North State Street Painesville. Friends will be received from 5-8 pm Monday at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville. A Painesville resident for many years, Mary was born on April 20, 1927 in Cleveland. She passed away on April 24, 2015 at Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford, Ohio.

Mary retired as a School Teacher for over 30 years for the Painesville City Schools.

She was member of

St. Mary Church where she was active in the Bereavement Committee.

Christ Child Society of the Western Reserve

Mary enjoyed needlework and was an avid quilter, but her greatest love was for her family and church.

Survived by,

Daughter, Eve (Bob) Kalayjian of Solon

Sons,

Gregory Emerson of Painesville

Mark Emerson of Los Angeles, CA

Grandchildren,

Benjamin, Matthew, and Rachel Kalayjian

Brother, Donald (Priscilla) Romano

Sisters,

Norma (Carl) Kangas

Lillian "Dolly" Romano

Preceded in death by,

Husband, Robert J. Emerson, 2008

Parents,

Joseph and Anna (Dardis) Romano

She also leaves many dear relatives and friends

Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Painesville

Donations in Mary's memory may be made to,

Christ Child Society of the Western Reserve

Light of Hearts Villa 283 Union Street Bedford, OH 44146