Marie P. Trhlin

Marie P. Trhlin, 61, of Mentor, passed away September 26, 2022 at the Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Stow, Ohio. She was born May 23, 1961 in Cleveland, OH. Marie was called home after valiantly battling kidney disease for the past six years. After three years of receiving dialysis three times a week and surviving a bout with Covid, she grew tired and weary and God knew it was time for her to rest peacefully. We remember Marie as an avid crafter who had a special gift for knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. Marie would often knit beautiful sweaters and blankets for family members and friends including the Christening gown that Christina was baptized in. Marie was the oldest of four and was always the leader at making our own homemade Christmas ornaments. Whether we had to paint, dip or color the ornaments, Marie showed us how to do it and do it right. Marie loved her Cleveland sports teams and especially her Browns. Marie and Donna would always wear matching Kardiac Kids shirts on game day, in support of their beloved Brown and Orange. Marie would often take Christina to the Lake County Captains baseball games, as she enjoyed baseball and loved the post-game fireworks. A lover of all things Christmas Marie would take annual trips with her family up North to Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland in search of that special Peanuts Character Ornament which would hang proudly on her tree every year. On bright sunny days, Marie could be found lying in the backyard listening to music or most likely at the beach, which brought her peace, joy and relaxation. Marie was a professional at hiding her snacks and candy, chocolate covered cashews didn’t stand a chance in front of her and her Halloween candy was always the last in the house to be eaten. Baking with her, Mom and Donna in her youth and then with her daughter, Christina during the holidays was a joy that they all shared, specifically making butterballs and Christmas cookies. Marie absolutely loved Barry Manilow and his music, to the point every time a Barry Manilow song came on she could be heard yelling “BARRY” at the top of her lungs. She found comfort and understanding in his lyrics and words and that brought her joy in troubled times. In her later years as her health was failing, she never lost sight of what she loved doing, knitting, artwork and watching her teams. Mostly, she never lost sight of her greatest love of all, Christina. Christina would visit her mother regularly, often bringing Marie’s favorite meal, shrimp, which Christina would make sure came from Marie’s favorite, Red Lobster. When unable to visit in person, Christina and Marie would facetime each other just to talk and laugh and it also gave Marie a chance to see her beloved cat, Marissa. In the last few days Christina talked and visited with her mother as often as possible, knowing she was being called home shortly. On the day Marie passed the afternoon weather brought heavy rains and hail, the same weather that we had 36 years ago when Donna was called home. This was our acknowledgment that Marie is home where she belongs and with her sister once again. Rest in peace our dear Marie, you will be missed greatly, cherished and loved forever! Survivors include her daughter, Christina Trhlin; parents, Donald and Frances Trhlin; brothers, Brian and Robert Trhlin; nephews, Nathan (Anna) Trhlin and Robert Trhlin Jr.; beloved cat, Marissa and many other loving family members and friends. Preceding Marie in death is her sister, Donna Trhlin. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060. A funeral mass will be held 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2022 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Please meet at the church. A private family burial will take place at a later date in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon. In honor of Marie, contributions may be made to Donna’s Christmas Trees, 1802 Spruce Lane, Painesville, Ohio 44077 (www.donnaschristmastrees.com/) which was established in memory of Marie’s sister, Donna Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Marie P. Trhlin

May 23, 1961 - September 26, 2022