Marie Ann Davis, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Marie Ann (Matovich) Davis, 74, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Continuing Healthcare at The Ridge.
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on August 12, 1950, to the late, Mike Matovich and Frances (Modarelli) Matovich.
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Marie was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School.
She went on to work for Packard/Delphi for 33 years.
Marie had the biggest heart and was the most thoughtful and caring person. She was a reality TV junkie and enjoyed watching the bachelor, bachelorette and farmer wants a wife. She never missed a day of Wordle and enjoyed playing games with her friends and family (her Wordle streak is actively in dispute by her oldest son). She was a fantastic cook and she cherished cookbooks as she felt they helped her remain connected with her mother. Marie adored her family, friends and dogs. She spent hours each day talking with her friends and family on the phone.
Marie's greatest joy came from showering her grandchildren, Amber, Noah and Norah, with affection and care. Marie was affectionately known as 'grammarie' by her granddaughter, Norah. Norah made sure to teach grammarie everything she could about puzzles and the last few days of Marie's life were spent reading Wacky Wednesday to Norah, which brought cheer, laughter and happiness as Norah ensured to correct grammarie if she made a mistake or skipped a page.
Marie married James Davis on May 22, 1971, with whom she raised three children, Rebecca, Matthew and Christopher.
Marie was a bright light in this world and leaves behind to carry on her memory in their hearts forever, James Davis; her children, Rebecca (partner, Christine) Davis, Matthew (Kyrsti) Davis, and Christopher Davis; her siblings, Michael (Mary Hagan) Matovich and David Matovich; as well as her grandchildren, Amber Davis, Noah Davis and Norah Davis. Though she is no longer with us, her love and lessons will continue to guide each of us.
Marie is preceded in death by a brother, James Matovich and her parents.
Family and friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday May 28, 2025, at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, located at 5797 Mahoning Avenue in Austintown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to the ASPCA in Marie's name.
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