Margaret H. Hudak, 96, Distinguished Cookie Baker

Mrs. Hudak was born in Plymouth, Indiana on March 27, 1910. She moved to Lorain in 1941 and began her career as the children's department of the Lorain Public Library. She also served as a library associate in the Bookmobile services. She retired in 1975. Following her retirement she served on the Library Board of Trustees for 17 years, including a term as secretary,

She attended Wittenberg College, where she met and subsequently married former Amherst Marion L. Steele High School coach Joseph J. Hudak. Mr. Hudak preceded her in death in 1997.

Mrs. Hudak was a very active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church Lorain. She was also a member of Wimodaughsis. She volunteered with the Ohio Library Trustee Association, American Library Trustee Association, Lorain YWCA, Lorain County Church Women, serving as president from 1982-1987, and served as a citizen representative to the Lorain City School Board Of Education for more than 20 years.

She was appointed by the late Mayor Woody Mathna to the Mayor's Committee on Human Relations. She enjoyed reading mysteries and was a distinguished cookie baker.

Mrs. Hudak is survived by a daughter Mary Rawlings of Rocky River, sons and daughters-in-law James B & Mary Hudak of Orinda, CA, Joseph J. & Kathleen Hudak of Miami, FL, and grandchildren James & Bill Hudak of San Francisco, CA, Jacqueline, Casey & Madeline Hudak all of Orinda, CA, Amy & Joey Hudak of Miami, FL and Elizabeth Rawlings of Seattle, WA.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents James B. and Huldah (nee Johnson) Beattie.

Friends may call Monday, February 26, 2007, from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Funeral Services will be in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Ave., Lorain at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, with Rev. Jimmy Madsen and Rev. Dr. L. H. Chamberlain, co-pastors, officiating.

Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Ave. Lorain, OH 44052 or Margaret B. Hudak Memorial Fund, Community Foundation of Lorain County, 1865 North Ridge Road, Ste A, Lorain, Ohio 44055.

Online condolences at http://www.boyer-cool.com.