Mary Codrea

Mary Codrea, of Marco Island, Florida, was reunited for eternity with her beloved husband John N. Codrea, on December 16, 2022. She was born on March 27,1924 in Newton Falls, Ohio, to Eli and Verna Morrison, and was the oldest of five siblings. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Warren, Ohio, Class of 1942, and was wedded to the love of her life on September 8, 1946. Mary and John raised five children, and in 1960 had the great adventure of taking the entire family half way around the world, to Tehran, Iran, for nearly five years, when John was tasked with building and running the first tire factory in Iran for B.F. Goodrich. They retired to Marco Island, Florida in 1983, and enjoyed spending time together on the many golf courses in the area. Mary was a fabulous cook, an avid crossword puzzle fan and also loved to learn languages. She maintained her love of walking throughout her life and never lost her ability to beat her kids at Scrabble.
Mary is survived by her five children, John E. Codrea (Judy), Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Codrea, David N. Codrea (Maureen), Robert W. Codrea (Sara), and Carolyn E. Sunday (Edmund); grandsons David L. Codrea, John Leo Codrea (Chang Liu), Nicholas M. Codrea, Eli D. Codrea, and Zachary D. Codrea; by her great granddaughter, Claire Liu Codrea; by her sister Melvina McCormick of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary's quick wit and deadly sense of humor were a force of nature. Mary was a firecracker!
The family thanks the staff of Summa Intensive Care Unit and Palliative Care Unit for the care they provided. The family also thanks the staff and residents of Danbury Senior Living, Hudson, for providing a welcoming place to live.
A private family service was held at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, Cuyahoga Falls on December 21, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to the Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church, 3365 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn, Ohio 44333-3197, Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 1836 North Rd. NE, Warren OH 44483, or to the charity of your choice, in her memory.