ASHTABULA — Mary M. Arkkelin, age 64, of Ashtabula, died Thursday morning, March 10, 2016, at home.

Born Oct. 30, 1951, in Ashtabula, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Condon) Cooney

Mary graduated from St. John High School class of 1970 and attended Kent State University. She was retired from Ashtabula County Medical Center after 40 years of service in the Pharmacy Dept. Mary loved spending time with her family and friends and had an open door policy at her house, everyone was welcome. Mary had a heart of gold and would help anyone. She also enjoyed the outdoors.

Survivors include her children, Stacey Arkkelin, Kristin Arkkelin and J.J. Arkkelin, all of Ashtabula; grandsons, Kaden Arkkelin and Kase Crute; granddaughter, Adrenna Arkkelin; brother, Thomas (Patricia) Cooney of Ashtabula; sister, Colleen (Thomas) Fugitt of Lowden, Tenn.; nephews, Tommy Cooney, John M. Laveck and Josh Laveck; niece, Lisa Cooney; close friend, Jamie DeCamillo; and many others that loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry Arkkelin; sister, Patsy Cooney; and brothers, Michael and Daniel Cooney.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Monday, March 14th, in Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Joseph Church, with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 W. 19th St., Ashtabula.

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