Marylouise Shonebarger

MaryLouise Shonebarger (nee Turman), 95, of Lorain, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday February 25, 2026. She was born November 22, 1930 in Lorain to Frank & Marie Turman (nee Kretovics) and had lived in Lorain most of her life. As a child, her family moved to Panama as her father took a job working on the Panama Canal. She graduated from Balboa High School in Panama and began working at the US Army base there. It was there that she met her future husband, Harry Shonebarger, who was stationed in Panama while serving in the US Army. Upon moving back to the states, they married and settled in Lorain. MaryLouise worked for the Lorain County Community Action Agency in the accounting dept., retiring in 1997. Prior to that, she was a bookkeeper for several area appliance stores. MaryLouise was a member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lorain where she sang in the church choir for many years. She was actively involved in Al-Anon and the manic-depressive support group helping many people. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting especially for Christmas gifts, camping, spending time at the beach, floating in the water, and having a margarita or two. In her later years, she enjoyed playing Rummikub, watching movies and working on puzzles. She is survived by her children: Frank Shonebarger, Deb Janicek (Joe) and Linda Howell (Tracy); grandchildren Jessica Janicek (Cameron), Joseph Janicek (Megan), Jake Janicek (Carrie), Rachel Hubach (Jim), Justin Howell (Kaylin), Ryan Howell (Elyssa), Aaron Howell (Hank) & Cameron Howell (Kaylee); great grandchildren: Clara, Alastor, Ellie, Aedyn, Marigold, Genevieve, Cayde, Zeke, Theo, Mila, Penelope, Lola & Benny. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Shonebarger, her parents Frank & Marie Turman (nee Kretovics) and brothers Bob, Art & Frank Turman. The family will receive friends Sunday March 1, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Additional visitation will be held Monday March 2, 2026 from 10:30 am until the time of the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1305 E Erie Ave, Lorain. Rev Kenneth Katricak will preside. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.

Marylouise Shonebarger

November 22, 1930 - February 25, 2026