Mary P. Day
Mary was born on July 19, 1938, in Fulton County, Indiana to the late Max and Nellie Myrtle McCain Nicodemus. She married on Jan. 25, 1992 in Akron, to William D. “Bill” Day, who preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2015.
Mary was a farmer’s wife and a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of both the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW of Laketon, as well as the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed milking cows during her time on the farm. She was known to make candy, especially her peanut brittle. Mary always looked forward to visiting with friends.
Mary is survived by her daughter Paula and husband Randy Hackworth, Roann; son David Nicodemus, Rochester; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; step daughter Linda and husband Mark Bristow, Branson, Missouri, and step sons Richard “Dick” and wife Renee Day, Denver, De and wife Joyce Day, Roann, and William David and wife Kathy Day, Mentone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill Day; a daughter, Roberta K. “Wink” Emmons; a granddaughter, Kimberly Day; sisters Hazel, Doris, Wilma, Marjorie; and brothers Edwin, Robert, and John.
The funeral service will be at noon, Saturday, Jan. 9, at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, with Pastor Kathy Nelson officiating.
Masks will be required for all who are in attendance.
Visitation hours will be from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 9, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.
Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice of charity in Mary’s memory.