Mary Ann (Mahek) Kinbaum
Mary Ann (Mahek) Kinbaum, age 80, died Saturday early evening, January 3, 2026 at The Willows at Willard where she has resided the past five years.
Known affectionately to many as Bucie, she was born October 9, 1945 in Crestline to the late Francis John and Violet Emma (Poffenbaugh) Mahek. She was a 1963 graduate of Crestline High School and thereafter trained to become a nurse at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Canton, graduating in 1966. After passing her boards, she attended The Ohio State University where she earned her nurse anesthetist certification—one of the first of her generation for this program. She began her career as a nurse at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, OH before moving to Crawfordsville, IN. In Indiana, she spent over 30 years as a nurse anesthetist (CRNA) in Danville.
A lifelong Catholic, Mary Ann was raised in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Crestline and was active at her church, St. Bernard Catholic Church, in Crawfordsville. For hobbies, Mary Ann enjoyed traveling and sewing, and had a special love for her dog.
Mary Ann is survived by her siblings: Bob (Sue) Mahek of Shelby and James (Sandy) Mahek of Crestline; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband: Dr. Alex L. Kinbaum on July 22, 2012; sister: Joan Fucci; and an infant brother: Michael.
Mary Ann’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby. Fr. Chris Mileski will be the celebrant. Mary Ann will be buried in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with her late husband, Alex. Memorial contributions may be made to Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care.
Condolences may be left on the funeral home’s website at PenwellFuneralHome.com or on its Facebook page.
Bob and Sue accept my sympathy at the loss of Mary
Ann. Cherish your memories of her life. My prayers with all of you.
Condolences to the Mahek family on Mary Ann’s passing. Bucie and I were classmates at St. Joseph’s Grade School and attended church there together. May God’s Love comfort all of Mary Ann’s family through this difficult time.
I am a classmate and fellow graduate of Mercy Hospital Nursing School, class of ’66 and proud to say that Bucie and I were friends that kept in touch for the duration. She was a great nurse ( and Nurse Anesthetist) and a full of fun person. She also was an incredible knitter who taught me how to knit and write patterns. Bob and Family, I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for helping to keep us connected in these last few years.