Mary Ann Stoerkel Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Ann Stoerkel of Galena, Ohio, who departed this world on March 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Mary Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ann Stoerkel to pay them a last tribute.
Though Mary Ann may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mary Ann touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Rickly and Estella Vera Rickly; and her husband Thomas K. Stoerkel (Daddy Tom). She is survived by: her children, John Purcell (Jackie), Terri Albanese (Frank), Gary Purcell, Paula Bown and Douglas Purcell (Jamie); and her grandson Columbus. She is also survived by her children, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Delaware County.