Anna Mae Ebinger

Just two weeks shy of her 106th birthday, Anna Mae Ebinger passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. She was born March 17, 1918 in Shelby, Ohio to Earl & Elizabeth Landis (nee Longley) and had resided in Lorain since 1941. Anna Mae graduated from Shiloh High School in 1936 where she played basketball, had the lead role in three plays and was head of the school newspaper. From 1936-1941, she worked as a cosmetologist at Myers Beauty Shoppe in Plymouth until she married Rudy Ebinger. Anna Mae was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby. Upon moving to Lorain, she joined St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where she became involved in the Senior Sociables and Marian Guild. She was also a charter member of the Lakeland Women’s Club. She enjoyed family, fun and laughter and was known for saying “You can’t beat fun.” For nearly 55 years, she spent her summers with family and friends at her cottage on Pelee Island. She enjoyed playing bridge, collecting antiques and traveling. She is survived by her son Dick Ebinger (Linda) of Avon Lake; daughter-in-law Dana Ebinger of Lorain; grandchildren: Richard Ebinger (Jackie), Laura Francati (Bob), Jennifer Klein (Steve), Elizabeth Rodriquez and Christopher Ebinger (Halle); 8 great grandchildren; 1 great grandson on the way and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Rudy P. Ebinger in 1986, sons Matthew J. Ebinger in 1985 and Raymond P. Ebinger in 2013, father Earl Landis, step-father Rolland McBride, mother Elizabeth Landis-McBride (nee Longley) and sisters: Miriam Moser in 2006, Martha Lofland in 1989 and Betty Ruckman in 2011. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hospice of the Western Reserve for the care they gave Anna Mae during her time with them. A mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday March 7, 2024 at 10:30 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby, Ohio. Rev Chris Mileski, pastor, presided. Burial followed in Mt Hope Cemetery in Shiloh, Ohio. Arrangements were under the direction of Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Memorial contributions can be made to St Anthony of Padua School, PO Box 2199, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054.

Anna Mae Ebinger

March 17, 1918 - March 3, 2024