Marybell Lawson (Baer)

Marybell Lawson (Baer) returned home to be with her Lord and Savior on December, 21, 2021 at the age of 98 years. She was born in Frostburg, Maryland on August 3, 1923 to Ray E. and Grace E. Baer. The family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1925 and settled in the Kenmore area.

Marybell’s early years were surrounded with friends from Park United Brethren Church (later changed to Park United Methodist) where her father was the choir director for 45 years. Marybell loved her church role playing the piano and occasionally the Hammond organ for 30+ years retiring in 1989. She was a church member since 1925.

After graduation from Kenmore High in 1942, Marybell worked at the Sun Rubber Company in Barberton Ohio. She first worked in toy production, painting and putting finishing art work to dolls and various toys. In 1944 toy production ceased and war production took over; Marybell inspected gas tanks for B-17 and B-29 military airplanes.

After World War II, Marybell was acquainted with and married Robert E Lawson. Staying in Kenmore, together they raised two sons Donald R. and James R. Lawson.
Following Robert’s death, Marybell became active in the postal worker (NARF) organization and also the Ability Bells.

In later years she received joy in her grandson, Gregory Lawson, preparing lunches and looking forward to his visits and calls.

Marybell was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert E in 1986, her parents, Ray E and Grace (Baer), sister, Barbara (Baker).

She is survived by her sons Donald R. and James R. (+Sharon), grandson Greg J. (+Annie), and grandchildren-Sarah Ice (+Dakota), Adrienne Woodring (+Brett), great grandchildren, Lily (Lawson), Izzy and Wyatt (Woodring).
Leaving also to mourn her passing is Cynthia Loughrie (Baker), Kevin and Scott (Baker) and very close cousins, Larry and Phil Arnold, plus Janice Williams and Roger Ormsby.

Private viewing and memorial service by Worship pastor of Park UM Church, Steve Partridge, will take place at the discretion of the family. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery, Akron, Ohio on December 28, 2021.

Special thank you to Summa Hospice Care team. Safety protocols in place.