Mary Kotraba, 93, Ohio Native

Early in the morning of Oct. 31, 2011, Mary Kotraba passed away. She was born on March 4, 1918 in Youngstown, OH.

During her many years in this world she was a devout Catholic and deeply religious. She grew up in Illinois , then lived in New York City , Bayshore , NY , Baltimore and Columbia Maryland , finally ending in Odenton, MD. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, winning many 1st place ribbons at the Maryland State Fairs over the years.She was married to William John Kotraba Sr., who passed away in 1994.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Nancy Kotraba of Odenton, MD and daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Richard Juarez of Rexburg, ID. She also has fourteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.