MADISON- Mary Ann “Bunny” (nee Staschiak) Malinky, 77, of Madison, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing Center.

She was born, August 16, 1937, in Vestaburg, PA, the daughter of the late John Staschiak, Sr. and Mary (nee Borsos) Staschiak-Kennedy. The day she was born, her dad picked her up and said, “She’s as soft as a bunny” which led to her having the nickname, “Bunny.”

She moved with her family to Atlasburg, PA when she was 5 years old and attended Atlasburg Grade School. She was involved with everything in the school. She won a trip to New York when she won a beauty contest while in high school. She graduated from Union High School, in Burgettstown, PA in 1955.

After graduation Bunny worked at Sears, Family Finance, and Washington Mould all located in Washington, PA. She moved to Lakewood, Ohio in 1959, where she worked for Republic Steel in downtown Cleveland as a statistical typist.

Bunny married Norman Malinky on June 25, 1960, at the Pentecostal Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Ohio. Norman was drafted and stationed in Killeen Texas where Bunny joined him in June 1961.

Bunny loved life, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved sales, and was always the “Top Seller” with whatever she sold. She enjoyed her flower gardens and the veggies she grew. Mowing her yard was also another pleasure for her.

Her computer was also another big part of her life. She did chalk drawing to music in church as a teen. She enjoyed doing and teaching others how to do ceramics, and was also a Brownie leader when her daughter was young.

Mary Ann retired from the Chardon location of Head Start where she was a nutrition aid, making sure all the children were well fed.

Bunny was preceded in death by her husband, Norman in 1993; brother, John; and her parents, and niece Mallorie Ann

She left to cherish her memory her daughter and son in law who live in Madison; son, Norman Malinky, Jr. of Mentor; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Stefani (Calvin) Birman of Madison; brothers, James (Doris) Staschiak of Findlay, OH, and Kevin (Barbara) Staschiak of Middleburg, PA; as well as many nieces and nephews, and her dear friend for over 30 years, Carol Baker who supported her.

Funeral services will be held, 2:00 PM, Friday, March 6, 2015 at the BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River St., Madison. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Madison.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 12:00PM until the time of service at the funeral home.

The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison is handling arrangements. www.behmfuneral.com