Mary Ann Hrinko, 99

Boardman…Mary Ann Hrinko, was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother during her incredible 99 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 4, 2022.

Born in Bratislava, in the Slovak Republic on December 3, 1922 to Michael and Mary (Fabry) Guzy, Mary immigrated to the United States at the age of 6. She was raised in Youngstown, OH. After graduation from East High School in 1941, she attended what was then Youngstown College (Currently Youngstown State University).

Mary entered the Navy in 1943, serving during World War II until her discharge in 1945.  She was stationed at Bunker Hill Naval Air Station and served by routing the naval aircraft, among other things.  While enlisted, she met her future husband, Martin "Met" Hrinko. They were married for 51 years, from September 29, 1945, until Martin's passing in October 1996.  They raised their daughter Stephanie in the Youngstown area.

Following the war, Mary taught school for 26 years for the Austintown Local School District. She retired to spend more time with her family in 1976.

Mary was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Union / JEDNOTA, as well as the Rosary Altar Society at St. Charles Catholic Church in Boardman. Mary taught CCD at St. Elizabeth's Church in Campbell.  She was also a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War (AXPOW).

Mary was an avid sports fan who enjoyed playing Bingo, traveling, and spending time with her family. Mary would routinely attend Cleveland Indians games, even attending spring training in Arizona over several years.  She would travel with her grandchildren to attend college basketball games in Dayton, Athens, Las Vegas, and New York City just to name a few. There was never a time she was too busy or too tired to play tennis with or hit ground balls to her grandchildren. Mary took her family (including nieces, nephews, cousins, etc.) on trips across the country, from Florida to Hawaii. They even took a trip to Mexico. Mary especially looked forward to the annual trip to "the shore" in Bethany Beach, DE with the entire family.

There has never been anyone as kind, giving and unselfish. If someone made mention of liking something in a store with her, she'd pick it up right there and buy it for them… or sneak back to the store later and make it a surprise. She never forgot to send gifts to even the extended family on their birthdays or Christmas.  Her home was always open to family members in need.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Martin; her brothers, Stephen, Frank, Joseph & Michael Guzy and sisters, Margaret Dintino & Theresa Badila.

Mary is survived by her daughter Stephanie (Robert) Eagleton of Boardman; grandchildren Jeff (Marti) Eagleton and James (Kathy) Eagleton; and brother Thomas (Barbara) Guzy.

Mary's family would like to thank everyone who took such loving care of her over the years.  This is especially true for Dr. Robert Spratt, Dr. Santuccio Ricciardi, Dr. Charles Wilkins, and all the staff and nurses at Mercy Health and Hospice House.

Calling hours will be at Wasko Funeral Home (216 Coitsville Rd, Campbell, OH 44405) on Friday, July 8th from 5-7 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 9th at 10am at St. Charles Church (7345 Westview Dr, Boardman, OH 44512). Please meet directly at the Church.  Burial will take place at St. John's Catholic Cemetery (3900 Villa Marie Rd, Lowellville, OH 44436).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation in Mary's name to Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.