BROOKFIELD — Mary Anne Brest of Brookfield entered eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2022. She was 99 years young.
Mary was born Jan. 31, 1923, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter to Dominic and Petranelli Valentino Pasquerilla.
On Oct. 25, 1941, she married a gentleman by the name of Robert S. Brest. Soon thereafter, they started a family and born to this union were three children: Robert Jr., Gerald and Susan. Being the matriarch of her family was a title she embraced. A proud homemaker well into her late 90s, she always cared for and looked after her family.
At a special ceremony, the Rev. James Kolp renewed their vows on May 13, 1967, at the former St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Masury. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Vienna, and the Over the Hill Gang, formerly in Brookfield and now in Hubbard. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking. Her signature dish was homemade spaghetti.
Survivors include her children, Robert S. "Butch" (Joanne) Brest Jr. of Naperville, Ill., and Susan I. (Dr. Joseph) Fonagy of Brookfield; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Effie Deitsch of Youngstown; and her special friend, Diane Kupensky, whose daily visits and faithful support were unwavering.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sr., who died Feb. 26, 1991; son, Gerald L. Brest; and five siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 4453 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, with the Rev. Scott Kopp, pastor, as celebrant.
She will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery in Hermitage, Pa.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com.
As suggested by her family, memorial contributions can be made to the church building fund.
Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Brest was presented by Daniel Briceland, owner and director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, Brookfield, Ohio. (330-509-3135)
Mary was born Jan. 31, 1923, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter to Dominic and Petranelli Valentino Pasquerilla.
On Oct. 25, 1941, she married a gentleman by the name of Robert S. Brest. Soon thereafter, they started a family and born to this union were three children: Robert Jr., Gerald and Susan. Being the matriarch of her family was a title she embraced. A proud homemaker well into her late 90s, she always cared for and looked after her family.
At a special ceremony, the Rev. James Kolp renewed their vows on May 13, 1967, at the former St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Masury. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Vienna, and the Over the Hill Gang, formerly in Brookfield and now in Hubbard. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking. Her signature dish was homemade spaghetti.
Survivors include her children, Robert S. "Butch" (Joanne) Brest Jr. of Naperville, Ill., and Susan I. (Dr. Joseph) Fonagy of Brookfield; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Effie Deitsch of Youngstown; and her special friend, Diane Kupensky, whose daily visits and faithful support were unwavering.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sr., who died Feb. 26, 1991; son, Gerald L. Brest; and five siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 4453 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, with the Rev. Scott Kopp, pastor, as celebrant.
She will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery in Hermitage, Pa.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com.
As suggested by her family, memorial contributions can be made to the church building fund.
Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Brest was presented by Daniel Briceland, owner and director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, Brookfield, Ohio. (330-509-3135)
BROOKFIELD — Mary Anne Brest of Brookfield entered eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2022. She was 99 years young.
Mary was born Jan. 31, 1923, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter to Dominic and Petranelli Valentino Pasquerilla.
On Oct. 25, 1941, she married a gentleman by the name of Robert S. Brest. Soon thereafter, they started a family and born to this union were three children: Robert Jr., Gerald and Susan. Being the matriarch of her family was a title she embraced. A proud homemaker well into her late 90s, she always cared for and looked after her family.
At a special ceremony, the Rev. James Kolp renewed their vows on May 13, 1967, at the former St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Masury. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Vienna, and the Over the Hill Gang, formerly in Brookfield and now in Hubbard. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking. Her signature dish was homemade spaghetti.
Survivors include her children, Robert S. "Butch" (Joanne) Brest Jr. of Naperville, Ill., and Susan I. (Dr. Joseph) Fonagy of Brookfield; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Effie Deitsch of Youngstown; and her special friend, Diane Kupensky, whose daily visits and faithful support were unwavering.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sr., who died Feb. 26, 1991; son, Gerald L. Brest; and five siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 4453 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, with the Rev. Scott Kopp, pastor, as celebrant.
She will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery in Hermitage, Pa.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com.
As suggested by her family, memorial contributions can be made to the church building fund.
Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Brest was presented by Daniel Briceland, owner and director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, Brookfield, Ohio. (330-509-3135)
Mary was born Jan. 31, 1923, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter to Dominic and Petranelli Valentino Pasquerilla.
On Oct. 25, 1941, she married a gentleman by the name of Robert S. Brest. Soon thereafter, they started a family and born to this union were three children: Robert Jr., Gerald and Susan. Being the matriarch of her family was a title she embraced. A proud homemaker well into her late 90s, she always cared for and looked after her family.
At a special ceremony, the Rev. James Kolp renewed their vows on May 13, 1967, at the former St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Masury. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Vienna, and the Over the Hill Gang, formerly in Brookfield and now in Hubbard. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking. Her signature dish was homemade spaghetti.
Survivors include her children, Robert S. "Butch" (Joanne) Brest Jr. of Naperville, Ill., and Susan I. (Dr. Joseph) Fonagy of Brookfield; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Effie Deitsch of Youngstown; and her special friend, Diane Kupensky, whose daily visits and faithful support were unwavering.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sr., who died Feb. 26, 1991; son, Gerald L. Brest; and five siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 4453 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, with the Rev. Scott Kopp, pastor, as celebrant.
She will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery in Hermitage, Pa.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com.
As suggested by her family, memorial contributions can be made to the church building fund.
Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Brest was presented by Daniel Briceland, owner and director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, Brookfield, Ohio. (330-509-3135)
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