Mary Chubb Obituary

Mary Ann Katherine Chubb

Mary Ann Chubb, 97, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, after a brief illness at Blanchard Valley Hospital Bridge Hospice. Mary Ann enjoyed a well-lived life and is now peacefully reunited with loved ones.

Mary Ann was born in Napoleon, June 27, 1928, to Edgar Meineke and Verna (Thielman) Meineke. She married William (Bill) Chubb in 1951, and he preceded her in death December 6, 2020. Mary Ann is survived by four sons, Tom of Denver, Colorado, Phil (Becky) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Bruce of Findlay, and Chip (Natalie) of Columbus; 11 grandchildren, Bill, John, Emily, Ryan, Erin, Kristen, Janie, Tyler, Abby, Caroline, and Catherine; and eight great-grandchildren. Her oldest son, David, died in 1985.

Mary Ann was raised in Napoleon with her younger sister, Donna, who survives her. Many of the people living in and around Napoleon were born of immigrants, the majority of whom were of German heritage. A strong work ethic and strong Christian values were part of the community. Many were of the Lutheran faith.

Mary Ann's Lutheran background led her to enroll in Capital University in Columbus after graduating from high school in 1946. She was a music major specializing in piano and graduated in 1950. She married Bill Chubb the next year. Bill graduated from Dental School at The Ohio State University. Bill was also raised in Napoleon. Bill and Mary Ann's two oldest boys, David and Tom, were born in Columbus while Bill was still in school. Upon graduation, Bill was drafted into the Navy and spent a year in Japan. Mary Ann took the boys back to Napoleon and lived with her parents. Upon returning to the States, Bill was assigned to Key West Naval Air Station, and the family lived there for a couple of years. The twins, Bruce and Phil, were born in Key West.

After Bill completed his Navy service, they returned with their four sons in tow, and Bill established a general dental practice in Findlay. Their youngest son, Chip, was born in Findlay. Mary Ann taught piano for several years before focusing on her family and community-oriented organizations. She was involved in PEO, Chopin Hall, CCL, AAUW, and First Lutheran Church in Findlay in various roles and volunteer positions. She also sang in the church choir.

Mary Ann had a wealth of friends and enjoyed traveling with Bill and friends to many places around the world. After the boys were out of college, Bill and Mary Ann bought a home in the Oak Run retirement community in Ocala, Florida, where they spent their winters and met many new friends.

They eventually sold the Florida home and their Findlay home and bought a condo on a pretty lake in Findlay. Bill and Mary Ann enjoyed their retirement years and especially the peace of their surroundings.

Mary Anne's "celebration of life" service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, 109 E. Lincoln St., Findlay. A private family burial is scheduled prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to CHOPIN Hall, one of Mary Ann's favorite charitable organizations, CHOPIN Hall, 1800 N. Blanchard St., Findlay, Ohio 45840. www.chopinhall.org

Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.