Marie Malkamaki, Age 80, resident of Madison, Ohio since 1940, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 Regency Hospital in Cleveland, OH

Born April 27, 1932 in Hacker Valley, West Virginia to Maude Grace (Davidson) & Cecil Guy Claypool; married Arnold Malkamaki in Fairport, Ohio on June 5, 1954

She worked for Citizens Bank for 11 years, Bukky Construction for 10 years and Century 21Launders for 15 years.

She belonged to the National Association of Realtors for 30 years. She was the Best Mama in the whole world.

She is survived by DaughterSusan Ann Knox of Kirtland, OH Son John Malkamaki of Madison, OH GrandchildrenCarly, Clay, Jordan, Sam and Jacob SisterNancy Bukky of Madison, OH BrotherOley Claypool of Madison, OH

She was preceded in death by Husband, Arnold Malkamaki; Parents Maude Grace (Davidson) & Cecil Guy Claypool; Sister, Ruby Adams

Family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 10, 1013 at Park United Methodist Church, 31 Park Street, Madison, OH 44057.

Final Resting Place will be at Fairview Cemetery in Madison.

Contributions may be made to The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110.