Mary A. Esber

Mary A. Esber, age 89, passed away Saturday, December 16 surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her loving kindness, generosity, wisdom, and abiding faith. Mary was the daughter of Maroun and Wadea Thomas, and a lifelong Canton resident. She was a graduate of St. Paul's grade school, Mount Marie (Central Catholic), and Kent State University. For 35 years, she managed the medical office for her brother Dr. Joseph Thomas with extraordinary efficiency and compassionate grace. Her large extended family and Catholic faith were at the center of her life. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Joellen Esber, Drs. Edward and Mary Jane Esber; daughters Mary Ann and Dr. Rosemarie Esber; her grandchildren Matthew and Sigrid; Dr. Christopher and Heather; Jonathan and Allison; and Marissa, Mara, Thomas, and Catherine; her brothers Dr. Joseph and Jeanne Thomas; Dr. Thomas and Donna Thomas, and sisters Margaret Thomas and Rose Fleck; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mary was preceded in death by Edward S. Esber, her husband of 46 years, and Dr. John Thomas and Mernabelle. Calling hours will be held at Rossi Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 20, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton. Internment at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Central Catholic High School and St. Joseph Catholic Church.