Mary Ellen Bear age 81 went to be with her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on
Tuesday evening February 25, 2025 following a stroke. Mary Ellen was born February 10 th,
1944 at Bunker Hill, Ohio to Abner J and Lula (Miller) Schlabach. On August 22 nd, 1964 she
married George Russell Bear who survives.
Mary Ellen was a homemaker and also a co-owner/manager of rental properties with her
husband. She was a member of Oasis Tabernacle. She enjoyed gardening, decorating,
reading, traveling, and studying the Word of God. Most of all she loved spending time with
her family. She was a plucky lady and had a sparkly sense of humor.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 60 years are four children: Valerie (Tim) Gerber of
Goshen, Indiana, Brent (Carol) Bear of Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, Karl (Karen) Bear of
North Canton, Ohio and Conrad (Tiffany) Bear of Branson, Missouri; 10 grandchildren:
Alissa and Austin Gerber, Erica, Randall, Rebecca and Grace Bear and Keegan, London,
Annika and Zoe Be

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