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Mary Lucille Bark, 103, Active Member at St. Anthony of Padua Church

Photo of Mary Lucille Bark Mary Lucille Bark, age 103 of Lorain, died Friday November 27, 2015.

She was born September 14, 1912 in Lorain, and remained a life long resident.

Mary graduated from Lorain High School class of 1930 B.

She worked as a tester at the former Lorain Products for 12 � years, retiring in 1977.

She was a charter member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, belonging to the Marian Guild and the Senior Sociables of St. Anthony where she was on the sunshine committee, and chaired the funeral committee. She also participated in the Paduan Travelers, the National Council of Catholic Women, AARP #2910, and was a Girl Scout leader.

Mary is survived by daughters Patricia (Edwin Sr. deceased) Schmitz of Lorain, and Joyce (James) Smith of Vermilion, a niece Darlene (James) (Brandt) Welch of Lorain, eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond B in 1971 after 41 years of marriage, a daughter Marilyn and her husband Francis Eiden, a sister Hazel Glahn, and brothers Frank, John, Albert, Robert, and Ralph Brandt.

Friends may call Monday November 30, 2015 from 3 PM till 7 PM at Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home, 2920 Broadway, Lorain. Funeral services will be Tuesday beginning with prayers at 10:30 AM in the Funeral Home followed by 11 AM Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Fr. Edward Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions are encouraged to St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 East Erie Ave. Lorain, OH 44052

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