Mary H. Brzytwa

September 4, 1918 - August 13, 2019

Mary Margaret (Hornyak) Brzytwa passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born to Joseph and Anna (Brinskey) Hornyak on September 4, 1918, in Penowa, Pennsylvania, her family moved to Cleveland Ohio in the 1920's. Mary met John, the love of her life, as flower girl at her Aunt Theresa's wedding in 1924. They married on August 12, 1944. Together they raised 3 children; James, Rita, and Linda. Mary was preceded in death by her husband John (1998), her mom Anna (1990), her brother Joseph Hornyak (2007), sister-in-law Hilda (2015), and her niece Joanne (2017). Mary worked at the Cleveland Twist Drill Company for 38 years where she was a high-scoring member on the bowling team, the Bowleretts, for many fun years. Mary loved woodworking projects with husband John, holiday baking, gardening, and spending time with her grandkids, family, and friends. She will be best remembered for her contagious laughter and her inimitable cheesecake. Mary is survived by her children James (Francine) Brzytwa, Rita Knudsen, and Linda (Brzytwa) Buckle; four beloved grandchildren; Robert, Judy, Beth, and Alex; Great and great-great grandchildren; Andrew, Kami, Chelsea, Ashley, Sarah, Sophie, Charlotte, Ben, Grace, Orin, Kasey, and Kate. She also leaves many multi-generational cousins, nieces and nephews, friends, and neighbors. Services will be held Friday, August 16, 2019, Viewing from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm at Saint Mary Magdalene Church in Willowick. Interment at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary's name to: Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Are. Cleveland, Ohio 44110