Marcia A. Ames' Obituary
Marcia A. Ames (nee Sweet), age 83 of Mantua Township, passed away Weds., Oct 2, 2024 at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, after a short battle with cancer. Born March 28, 1941 in Mantua, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mary (McCann) Sweet. Marcia was a 1960 graduate of Crestwood High School and on June 9, 1962, she married the love of her life, Richard Ames, who preceded her in death in 1990.
Marcia is survived by her daughters Mary Ann Moore of Mantua Twp. and Marlene Rushnok (the late Rick) of Shalersville; a granddaughter Samantha Moore of Mantua Twp and her furry grandchildren Molly, Thor, Raya, Tony, Challa, Felix and Oscar; siblings Rebecca Gill (the late Kenny) of Garrettsville and Alvin Sweet (the late Bobbie) of Windham. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, close cousins, her cherished Crestwood High School Classmates of 1960, and her life-long best friend Marlene Klamut. Along with her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings Wilburta Constable, Edgar Sweet (Chloe Ann, surviving), Worthy Sweet (the late Beverly), Sam Sweet (Nancy, surviving) and John Sweet.
In her earlier years, Marcia was a member of the Rainbow Girls and the Junior Women's League. She enjoyed going out to eat, and communicating with family and friends on a daily basis, who affectionately referred to her as "A T & T". Marcia had a heart of gold and wore her heart on her sleeve. She was often referred to as being "sweet with a little bit of spice". She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed by everyone.
Family will receive friends at Green Funeral Care, 4668 Pioneer Trail (at the corner of Rt. 44), Mantua, Monday, October 7, 2024 from 2-6 pm, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 6pm. A time of fellowship and reception will follow at Mantua Center School, 11741 Mantua Center Rd., Mantua. Interment will take place at Westlawn Cemetery.
In honor of Marcia's affection for animals, donations may be made in her memory to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, Ohio 44072 or New Lease on Life, 2773 E. Midlothian Blvd., Struthers, Ohio 44471.
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