Mary Ellen Truxell, 59, Teacher

Ms. Truxell was born in Lorain, OH on January 23, 1952, the daughter of Margaret Ruth-Truxell and the late Daniel C. Truxell.

She graduated from Lorain High School in 1970 and received her BA in Primary Education from Ohio University in 1974. Mary Ellen continued to pursue her academic ambitions until 1992 when she received the high honor of obtaining a Masters Degree from Bowling Green State University.

Ms. Truxell spent her entire career teaching in the Lorain City Schools system and was widely regarded as a devoted and respected educator. Mary Ellen was well known for impacting her students' lives through her gift of music. An accomplished musician, she often played her twelve string guitar for assemblies and actively involved the student body by encouraging participation. Mary Ellen welcomed every child with open arms into both her classroom and heart and is remembered by her students and the faculty for her warm spirit and kind nature.

Mary Ellen loved the arts and attended many cultural events. She was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and a wildlife enthusiast who was known for feeding the deer, squirrels, and birds around her home. Ms. Truxell was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Ohio Education Association.

Mary Ellen is survived by her mother Margaret Truxell of Lorain, brother Daniel D. Truxell of Vermilion, and nephew Daniel P. Truxell of Cleveland. Her father preceded her in death.

Friends may call on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 4-7 pm in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Sixth and Washington Street. Her burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to either the New Life Hospice, c/o Community Hospital Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain 44053 or the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Online condolences can be made at www.boyer-cool.com