Mary Jane Bender

Mary Jane Bender, 85, of Logan, passed away, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the home of her son, Mike Bender. She was born October 23, 1935 in Altman (Stark County), Ohio the daughter of Martin J. and Sarah Ann (Kurtz) Sommers. She was married to Wilbur J. Bender, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2020. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, great encourager, and member of Turkey Run Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her sons, Mike (Ruth) Bender of Logan, Bill (Barbara) Bender of Logan; daughter, Cindy (Mike) Gray of Franklin, West Virginia; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Leona (Owen) Stoll of Hartville, Ohio, Amanda Overholt of Minerva, Ohio, Ruth Miller and Sarah Ann (Clarence) Troyer, both of Hartville, Ohio; sister-in-law, Martha Sommers; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mose Sommers; and brothers-in-law, Leonard Overholt and Maynard Miller.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 11 AM at Turkey Run Mennonite Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to Turkey Run Mennonite Church, 5758 Township Road 430, Logan, Ohio 43138