MARY J. SARVER (nee Murphy) age 83, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Gayle Storme, Janet, David and Maureen MacPhee; devoted grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 6 and great-great grandmother of 1; dearest sister of the late Francis Murphy, II (wife Josephine) and Helen Novak (husband Donald, deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Mary J. Sarver was born December 15, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre, PA and passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020. She was a resident of Chagrin Falls since 2010 and prior to that Newbury. Mary belonged to Sandridge Country Club. She graduated from high school in Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University. Mary was the owner/operator and Real Estate Broker of Sarver Realty in Lyndhurst. She loved the Cleveland Orchestra, golf, practiced Ikebana flower arrangements and loved to play bridge. Mary enjoyed traveling especially to Japan, Italy, Florida, Hawaii and California. She will be remembered as hardworking, social and a dedicated mother who was faithful. Mary will be dearly missed.
In lieu of the flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mary to Our Lady Chapel in care of Gilmour Academy 34001 Cedar Rd., Gates Mills, OH 44040.
A Private family Mass will take place with burial following at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Our Lady Chapel on the Campus of Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040. Friends are invited to attend the funeral procession at 11:45 AM from Gilmour Academy to the Maple Hill Cemetery located at 13493 Auburn Rd., Chesterland (Munson) , OH 44026 at the corner of Auburn Rd./Cedar Rd/Butternut Rd.. Alternatively, guests may wait facing East at the entrance to Sarver’s Flyway Farm at 10667 Cedar Rd., Chesterland (Newbury) OH 44026 located midway between Auburn and Rockhaven Roads. The funeral procession will drive by to join those waiting to make the 1 mile remainder of the journey to Maple Hill Cemetery at approximately 12:30. For the safety and health of family and guests, we ask that participants remain at their vehicles during the burial service.
Celebration of Life Service will take place at a later date. Arrangements by DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION CENTER OF CHESTERLAND.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Esther Nagyoszy-Wolf Slomski
So sorry for your loss.
Sylvia DiBarto
My deepest sympathy Janet i know loosing your mom is very hard,know that she will always be there for you.
Jeffrey Reed
She will be so missed. My memories of her during my childhood will always be cherished. Her first office in Cleveland Heights was always a stopping point for us kids to get candy and love. Also, being a second mom at the cabins in Pennsylvania. My heart is very saddened at her passing. My prayers go out to the Sarver family.
Carole Broderick
Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t realize this was your Mom. It’s hard to lose our parents. I do believe she is happier now.
Ed Yandek
Rest In Peace, Mary. Many years ago you helped us find our home in Cleveland Heights. We had no idea what we were doing but you patiently helped us every step of the way. You were always a good friend and we enjoyed visiting you and Jim in Newbury. We will always think of you fondly.
David Mussari
So sorry David. Heartfelt condolences and lots of love to you and your family from all of us.
Pam Egnatovich
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Sarver family from the Egnatovich family.
Aunt Mary Joan was a great lady! She will surely be missed!! Sending love and prayers to all my cousins during this difficult time
The Oglesbys in NY
Gatle, Janet, David and Maureen please accept our deepest condolences to the passing of your dear mother who I was blessed to have known since I was a boy in the Allegheny Mountains. I have fond memories of how sweet, kind , and generous your mom was to myself and my family. She always recieved me in a kind way. May God grant her soul peace and speedy ascend into heaven. I know she is praying for all of you on this earth so someday you will be able to join her. All our love to you as you mourn her loss on this earth.
Love the Oglesbys in NY
Michael Brown
Dave: My sincere sympathies to you and your entire family. Beautiful biography of your Mom … she certainly lived a “full” life.
Twyla Landon
She will be greatly missed my condolences to you all. May the sun shine on all of us forever. God bless you I thank God for allowing her to be a part of my life. If at any time I can help in any way please feel free to contact me. Blessings and love Twyla (216)456-4439
mary tolaro
Heaven welcomed your Mother with open arms, her struggle is over and she will forever be present in your hearts, memories and laughter. May the healing grace of God bless your Families through this difficult adjustment and as you hold each other a little tighter. May God bless you,
Your Friends John and Mary Tolaro (Dragony)
Tiffany Barnett
Mary Sarver, you are and will be one member I will never ever forget. You never forgot my name even on a bad day, I thank you for being that sweet member that chatted or sang (Tiffany, Tiffany, Tiffany) every day i reported to work…I will miss you big time! Your 3-11 Nurse
Xoxoxoxoxo Tiffany Barnett ♥️
Prayers to the family……
Robin Maggass Harsh and family in Prague
Dearest Janet and Family members, We are sorry to hear of your Mom passing. May you find comfort during this time knowing that she is in the arms of Jesus and no longer suffering. We will be praying for you today and in the days to come.
Sharon Novak Fox
Deepest condolences to the entire Sarver family… Aunt Mary will be sadly missed!! I am glad to know she will be reunited with her sister, brother and parents once again… God bless!