Marilyn Helena Friedel, Age 79 of Hambden Twp., died peacefully at Blossom Hill Nursing Home on March 22, 2022. Born October 7, 1942 in Cleveland Ohio, Marilyn grew up in Cleveland with her sister and mother. She graduated Jane Adams Vocational High School in 1960 at the age of 17. She was the mother of four children who she loved dearly. Marilyn took much pride in hosting family gatherings, holidays, and other events. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She loved to swim, bowl, camp and cook with her family. She was very active in St. Mary Catholic Church events and community. Marilyn was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. She was a lifelong lover of animals and leaves behind her beloved dog, Xander.

Survivors include her children, Christina (Ronald) Dunning of Chardon Twp., Michael Friedel of Chardon, John Friedel of Chardon, and Ryan (Elizabeth) Friedel of Concord Twp., sister, Vi Fierman and cousin, Shirley McMeechan. She also leaves her grandchildren, Aaron, Devin, Brittany, Emily (Nick) Mowen, Megan, and great grandson, Cooper; her brother in law, Arthur (Alice) Friedel of N. Olmsted, and sister in law, Marge Friedel. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, William, mother, Helen Bene, daughter in law, Rosemarie (nee: Mantegna) Friedel, and brother in law, Lee Fierman. 

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024.   Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM at The Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.  Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to the Geauga County Park District, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, OH 44024 or St. Mary Catholic Church of Chardon, 401 North Street, Chardon, OH 44024.  

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.