Mary “Cathy” Berly, age 56, of Geneva passed away January 8, 2014 at her home. She was born February 14, 1957 in Rahway, New Jersey to Mary Jane (Floyd) and Otto Niederer. She married John Berly April 30, 1977 in Geneva.
Mary graduated from Madison High School in 1975. She received an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Lakeland College. Mary was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2243, Geneva, OH. Her hobbies included sewing and gardening. She especially loved her family, grandchildren, and dog “Seth.”
She is survived by her husband, John; daughters Elizabeth (Davy) Canter, Gretchen LaRusch; son, Greg Berly; grandchildren, Olivia, Sidney, Savannah LaRusch, Benjamin Canter, Lillian and Ava Berly; sisters, Mary Jane (Edward) McGuire, Alice Elizabeth (Stephen) Putzer, Margaret Mary (David) Clawson; sisters-in-law, Lori and Mary Niederer.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, James Michael Niederer, Otto Christopher Niederer, Jr., her parents, and sister, Susan Ann Walsh.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon at the funeral home. Final Resting Place will be Fairview Cemetery in Madison.
Contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004.