Maryann Evers, 72, formerly of the Gels Home, Coldwater, died at 8:17 p.m. Nov. 15, 2009, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.

She was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Dayton to William and Charlotte Evers.

Surviving are a sister, Juanita Evers; and a brother, Vincent Evers, both of Dayton.

Deceased are three brothers, William Jr., John Anthony and Jerome; and two sisters, Alice Catherine and Kathleen Cecelia.

She was a 1956 graduate from Julienne High School, Dayton, and worked at NCR in Dayton for many years. She later traveled and worked as caregiver for Rev. Louis Barga for 23 years in St. Sebastian and St. Mary's Church, Philothea. She assisted him by doing many works for the blind. She was a member of St. Mary's Lady of the Rosary Sodality.

Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church, Dayton. Burial is at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton. A memorial Mass for her Mercer County friends will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2009, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Philothea, the Rev. Richard Walling officiating.

Calling is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Magetti Gavin Funeral Home, Dayton.

Contributions can be made to Hospice of Mercer County or to the charity of your choice.