Mary E. Bobersky

LAKE MILTON - Mary E. Bobersky, 73, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born Oct. 30, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Theodore and Irene Semchee Bobersky, and was a life long resident of Lake Milton.

She was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School, and subsequently graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts.

Mary truly loved gardening and worked at Jubilee Gardens in Youngstown maintaining the gardens. . She had a green thumb and could grow everything. She also volunteered her time at Fellow Riverside Gardens. Mary also manufactured and sold her pottery creations and won many awards for her work. She was also a “potter” at the old mill in Mill Creek Park each year at Christmas time. Mary also spent many days maintaining the gardens around Lake Milton.

Mary was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 737 in Lake Milton, where she volunteered for many functions. She was also a member of the Canton Museum Pottery Division and, in her younger years, was involved with the Mushroom Society.

Mary is survived by two sisters, Carol Magmore of Tacoma, Washington, and Kathy (Albert) Auden of Lake Milton; a brother, Paul (Kim) Bobersky of Cortland; a sister-in-law, Noreen Bobersky of Warren; nieces and nephews, Joshua, James, Austin, Aden, Molly and Kelly; and many extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her two brothers, Alex and Jimmy Bobersky.

A private blessing service was held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown. A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held some time in the spring.

Reflection from Mary’s nephew

Today we said goodbye to my aunt and Godmother Mary.
She had the kind of spirit that made things grow—whether it was a garden bed full of color or a lump of clay turned into something beautiful.

She loved to garden, and she was a master potter. She had patience, steady hands, and a quiet way of teaching you without ever making a big deal about it. Being around her made you feel calm, cared for, and inspired.

I’m going to miss her more than I can say.
Rest in peace. Thank you for the love, the lessons, and the beauty you brought into this world.