Mary Catherine Pauly

PAULY, Mary Catherine (Horstman), 97, passed away July 9, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio. She was born June 8, 1919 in Springfield to John and Edith (Geiger) Horstman. Mary was a devout Catholic. She was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Makers. She volunteered at several catholic charities, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary's Thrift Store and supported the Special Olympics. Mary also enjoyed her time volunteering at the local Dab Shop Thrift Store. She loved to bake and was lovingly 'volunteered' as baker for her husband's Boy Scout troop. Mary was a member of the Rhoda Kai sorority. She and her sorority sisters formed a bridge club. They played bridge for many, many years. It is believed that Mary is the last of the 'club ladies.' When the family moved to the country, Mary became an active member in the Petre Road Garden Club. Survivors include seven children, Tom (Sharon) Pauly, Jan (Bud) Knox, Ron Pauly, Carol (Pauly) Parker, Dianne (Dave) Cox, Sandy (Alan) Hull and Jerry Pauly; grandmother to 9 grandchildren; great-grandmother to 15 and numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert of 58 years, in 2000. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday in St. Bernard Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior in the church from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank all those at Eaglewood Care Center who looked after Mary for 15 years. A special thank you to nurse Karen, Mary's 'little angel.' Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.