Mary Ellen Rhodes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Ellen Rhodes of Newark, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Ellen left this world on February 12, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert McDonald and Beatrice McDonald (Strickland); and her brother Robert McDonald (Sandra). She is survived by: her daughters, Kelli Rhodes and Christina Courson (Charles); her sister Clare McDonald (Linda McGraw); her grandchildren, Dennis Downs III (Jesika), Kevin J. Downs and Heather Marie Courson; and her great grandchildren, Daren, Mila and Aiden.
She was also a volunteer for Hospice of Central Ohio, American Cancer Society, and the Humane Society.
