Maria Elaine Whitis Obituary

We bid farewell to Maria Elaine Whitis of Byesville, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 20, 2025 at the age of 83. Maria touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elias J. George and Ann C. George (Koval); her siblings, Jim George and Barbara; her brother-in-law James "Bud" Calvert; and her brother Robert.

She is survived by: her husband Gary Ross Whitis; her children, Gary Whitis (Linda) of Dublin, Jon Whitis of Columbus and Nicole Parrish (Darnell) of Columbus; her siblings, Michael George (Patti) of Louisville, KY, William George (Linda) of Cambridge, Richard George (Kelly) of Westerville, Ann Moore (Donald) of New Concord and Janice Kafury of Belle Valley; her sister-in-law Betty George of Cambridge; her grandchildren, Brooke Wiitanen (Brian), Corbin Whitis, Aubrielle Whitis, Brennan Whitis (Erin), Blake Whitis, Brett Whitis (Torrey), Nikolas Parrish, Alexandria Parrish and Connor Parrish; and her great grandchildren, Gianna and Lily.