Mary Jane Wheatley, 89, Served as a Secretary to the Former Amherst Mayor Frank Janik

She was born March 4, 1916 in Elyria where she was raised. Amherst has been her home for over fifty years.

In addition to being a housewife and mother, she worked part time for the Local chapter of Easter Seals, served as a secretary to the former Amherst mayor Frank Janik, then was employed for eighteen years for Lorain National Bank. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Amherst where she served as a pianist and Sunday School teacher and was a member of Circle Six.

Mrs. Wheatley was also a member of Eastern Stars, the Amherst Historical Society, The Grange and was a Bridge Club member. She was also a volunteer at Amherst Hospital.

Survivors include her sons William E. Wheatley of Elyria, Frederic Wheatley of Bradington Beach, Florida, and Jeffrey Wheatley Amherst; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-two years, William Edgar Wheatley; by her son Carl Wheatley in 1942; and by her parents Francis and Catherine Holzhaur (nee: Rehm).

Family and friends are invited to the interment on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m. at St. Peter United Church of Christ; 582 Church St., Amherst.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Peter United church of Christ; 582 Church St., Amherst, 44001 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are being handled by the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, OH 44001.