Jennie "Gina" Mainzer

Jennie “Gina” R. Mainzer, 92, of Monclova, Ohio, formerly Pemberville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Avalon by Otterbein with her family by her side. She was born on August 29, 1920, in Jefferson County, Ohio, to Angelo and Elsie (Pellini) Calevro.

Gina was a member of the Eastern Stars and an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Waterville. Everyone who met or knew Gina was always greeted with a hug and a kiss. Her love of others touched their hearts. She will never be forgotten and will be truly missed. Knowing her was a true blessing. Gina was also musically gifted in playing the harmonica.

Gina is survived by her loving children, Benjamin H. (Gaye) Ross and Ila (Jason) Hicks; grandchildren, David Ross (Lori Ryan), Tracee Hicks (Brett Harlett), Steve (Tami) Ross and Matthew Hicks (Harshal Sanghavi); and eight great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Mainzer; her second husband, Clyde Petty; father of her children, Hugar Ross; son, Gene Sherman Ross; and siblings, Mary Smetana, Violet Crouch, and Louis, Torino, Joseph, Rinaldo and Dominic Calevro.

Family and friends may be received at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary, Perrysburg, Ohio (419-874-3133) on Friday, March 15, 2013, from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 16, brginning at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Otterbein Avalon Monclova and Otterbein Portage Valley for their compassion, love and exceptional care. To residents Jo, Betty, Vicky, Marilyn, Lucy, CJ, Roz and Ruth, your smiles, love and support are cherished. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Waterville and Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be left at www.witzlershank.com