Mary E. Gibson

Send Flowers & Gifts Mary E. Gibson, 84, of Warren, Ohio, died Saturday, December 15, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, on May 22, 1928, the daughter of Reverend Charles and Lillian (Fanning) Cassel. Mary was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, attended Wittenberg College in 1946, and studied art at Youngstown State University. She was a member of Trowel & Hoe Garden Club, Trumbull Country Club, The Art and Drama Club, and served on the board of directors of the Trumbull Art Gallery. She was the President of MEG Management and board member of Jack Gibson Construction Co. She appreciated and collected fine art. She was an advocate for animals and loved her many pets dearly. Most of all Mary will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cherished memories will be carried on by her husband John C. "Jack" Gibson, Sr., whom she married August 28, 1948, daughter Linda G. Dorman of Los Angeles, California, sons, John C. (Lynn) Gibson, Jr. of Warren, Ohio, Christopher L. (Dee Dee) Gibson of Friendswood, TX, and daughter Gretchen E. (Richard) McQuown of Blacklick, OH, brother, Charles Cassel, Jr. of Ormond Beach, FL, and sister, Helen (Bill) Bain, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary is also survived by ten grandchildren: Monica, Rachael and Michelle Dorman; Jennifer (Chris) Eichorn, John (Sarah) Gibson III, Jason Gibson; Christopher and Sarah Gibson; and Bonnie and Clay McQuown; and four great-grandchildren: Jack, Ian and Luke Gibson and Christopher Eichorn. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, George, son-in-law, Gary Dorman, and grandson, Ross McQuown. Family and friends may gather at the McFarland & Son Funeral Home, Friday, December 21, 2012, from 3:00pm till 6:00pm. Memorial services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Warren, Ohio, Saturday December 22nd at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Ann Marie Winters will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Crown Hill Burial Park. Material contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2860 E. Market St., Warren, Ohio 44483, Trumbull Art Gallery, PO Box 888 Warren, OH 44482 or Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, 545 Brunstetter Road SW, Warren, Ohio 44481. Arrangements have been entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services, 271 N. Park Avenue, Warren, OH 44481, 330-393-9621. Please visit www.McFarlandCares.com to view this obituary, end condolences or order flowers.

Mary E. Gibson

May 22, 1928 - December 15, 2012