Mary Louise Schlatt nee Woc, also know as Mania Alacia (in Polish),  was born August 16, 1929   in  Crabapple,  Ohio. Her parents  Joseph and Victoria Woc,  immigrated to the U.S. from Poland when they were teenagers. Mary's father, Joseph, passed in 1953 and her mother, Victoria,  resided in  her Crabapple home until she died in 1978.   Mary remained a  support to her mom throughout her remaining years, visiting frequently with 6 children in tow.  

Mary had 7 siblings,  losing her youngest  brother, Walter, in  WWII.   Her southern Ohio  upbringing was  very humble.  She  and her future husband were childhood friends.  They married  in 1948 after John  returned home from Japan and move to Kent, Ohio where he attended University . Mary did housework and provided assistance  to the family they lived with during his  college years.

Over the next 10 years, Mary  had  6 children;  Adrienne, Victoria, the twins- Karen and Kevin, Brian and Susan.  As children, Mary outfitted us (with great pride) in dresses she occasionally sewed and  the brothers  looked equally as dapper.   Mom always  kept a beautiful  and very tidy home. There were many moves due to her  husband,  John's work.   She particularly enjoyed  living in Singapore and brought a houseful of Asian treasures back  to the states on their return. 

When Mary  and John moved to California in 1978,  there were many  fun weekends around the poolside  with family and friends.  During this time, Mary  attended art classes at the community college and  she worked at a   gift shop .  She was in her element!   Mary   collected paperweights.  She loved to sing and  dance,  was always stylishly dressed and adorned in jewelry regardless of the occasion.  The family  holiday feasts of stuffed cabbage, perogies and kielbasa were  eagerly anticipated  and the tradition  carries on with her children.   

Mary and John were fortunate  to have many  travel adventures over their years together-Bahamas, Germany, Poland, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Panama Canal, Canada and all over the United States.  

The last 20+ years of Mary's  life were spent in Redding, California with frequent visits  from her children  and she  enjoyed  time with neighborhood friends.  She was entertained by the  hummingbirds, and the variety of roses planted in their  garden.  After her  husband, John, passed Sept 29, 2019, Mary  was  remained  in her home  until late  in 2024, at which time she required more assistance than the  family could provide.   Mary  joined  her husband, her mother and father, siblings and friends in the heavens on March 6, 2025.  

Mary had 9 grandchildren: Nick and Kevin (Adrienne), Jesse and Ben (Victoria), Ryan and Grant (Karen), Tyler(Brian), Jenna and Melissa (Susan). She also had great grandchildren: Tyson, Cameron, Mia, Calvin, Robbie (Adrienne), and Dean(Karen). Mary's sense of humor and interest in their lives was truly appreciated.  She enjoyed them immensely.  

We all  miss her  beautiful smile, her funny sayings,  her humor, and are grateful for her love, support and silliness.  

Moja droga jacle kocham means that I love you so.

Moja droga jacle kocham more than you'll ever know.

Kocham ciebie calem serce love you with all my heart.

Return to me and always be

My Melody of Love

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