Mary Belle Weaver Ma Duck
Mary Belle Weaver Ma Duck, 83, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and friend, went peacefully to be with the Lord Sunday, July 20, 2014.She was born Oct. 7, 1930 to Harold and Erma (Mobley) Swagler in Wadsworth. Mary spent her childhood in Seville and moved to this area with her family before entering high school. She graduated from Clark High School in 1949 and married Donald Weaver August 3, 1950. Donald and Mary raised their family in Glenmont, and later moved to Killbuck.Mary retired from Shreiner Sole Co. in 1992. She was a faithful member of St. Johns United Church of Christ in Glenmont. Ma Duck enjoyed crafts, making favors for Christian Womens Club, listening to John Schmidt, the Cleveland Indians, the Cavs and the Lady Knights basketball games. Her favorite pastime was visiting with her family and friends, reminiscing of the good ole days.Memories will be shared by brothers, Calvin (Janet) Swagler of Glenmont, Bob (Mary) Swagler of Nebraska; children, Joe (Penny) Weaver of Big Prairie, Debbie (Jerry) Kline of Loudonville, and son-in-law, Rene Weber of Millersburg. Ma Duck will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Hope (Brian) Blake, Melanie (Scott) Switzer, Drue Weber, Brad Kline, Trenas (Cari) Weaver, Joey (Samantha) Weaver and Travis (Tiffany) Weber; stepgrandchildren, Jeanne (Phil) Flinner and Scott, Michael and Douglas Moore;11 great-grandchildren (soon to be the 12th great-granddaughter, Lola Belle); a great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews, and her furry children, Winkie and Miss Kitty.Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant brother, Jerry Swagler; daughter, Doris Weber; granddaughter, Alisha Weaver; and great-grandson, Cannon Weber.Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Alexander Funeral Home, with Rev. Joanna Lance officiating. Burial followed immediately at Killbuck Cemetery. Friends called from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Those who wish may make a donation to St. Johns UCC of Glenmont, the Holmes County Humane Society, or to the Weber Girls Scholarship Fund, c/o the Holmes County Educational Foundation.
