Mary Jane Forsythe, 84, of Bremen, died Friday, August 19, 2016. She was born February 14, 1932 in Shawnee, Ohio to the late Gilbert Ray and Caroline (Evans) McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and worked for the state of Ohio before becoming a full-time homemaker. She was a member of the Bremen United Methodist Church and served on the Bremen Village Council in the 1980’s. Mary Jane enjoyed being active in her younger years, playing in tennis, bowling and golf leagues with many dear friends. Her infectious smile will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Forsythe, whom she married September 19, 1959; daughter, Tina Lee (Scott) Johns; 2 grandsons, whom she adored, Trent David and Ben Daniel Johns. She loved to watch their sports and musical events. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Catherine Schubert and Clarice Jean McLaughlin; and brother, Jack McLaughlin.
A time to visit with Mary Jane’s family will be Monday, August 23 from 5 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Bremen United Methodist Church, 205 North Walnut St., Bremen, Ohio 43107 Online condolences at
www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com