WARREN - Mary M. (Maggie) Shilakis, 93, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 4, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Maggie was born August 21, 1932 in Mifflin Township, PA to Fred and Magda Schlueter.

She was a graduate of East Palestine High School (Ohio) and obtained a bachelor's degree from The University of Steubenville and a master's degree from Youngstown

State University.

Maggie was a devoted English and reading teacher at Howland Junior High school for 25 years. She earned a Teacher of the Year award, was a Jennings Scholar award winner, served as advisor for the student newspaper, and judged various student competitions. She was a member of several education associations such as OEA, ORTA, HCTA, and served as president of the local Delta Kappa Gamma chapter.

Maggie's commitment to St. Robert Catholic Church prompted her to serve in countless

ways. She chaired the Ladies Guild and the rummage sale, served on the bereavement

committee, represented the parish at Cortland ecumenical luncheons, and was active in

the home visitation ministry. In addition, she was one of the first female Eucharistic ministers, chaired a Renew Bible study group, was a CCD instructor, a church directory

worker, a collections counter, a Prayer Chain, and was a member of the 55+ Club.

In her leisure time Maggie could be found attending her flowers, playing golf, reading,

traveling, playing bridge, and participating in a spiritual book club. At age 90 she still

walked a mile each day and did floor yoga. Maggie treated everyone with kindness and

respect and possessed a positive attitude. Over the years she chauffeured and administered to many people who were homebound or without transportation, believing

that in doing for others one receives countless blessings.

Maggie's greatest love was for her family. Her last years were spent living with her

daughter Ann and her husband Robert. Maggie is survived by her three children: Ann

(Robert) Ochtyun of Warren, OH, Eric (Diah) Shilakis of Jakarta, Indonesia, and Mary

(David) Alexander of Centerville, OH.; six grandchildren, Chris Ochtyun, Katie (Joseph)

Pavlich, Natalie Alexander, Zara Shilakis, Rayssa Anggraeni, and Kareem Sjahrasjid;

and two great grandchildren, Asher and Gwennie Kate Pavlich.

Maggie is survived by her sister Gertrude Schlueter and brother Francis Schlueter. She

was preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Robert Shilakis, a local dentist, her

parents, and two brothers, Fr. Clemens Schlueter, and Frederick Schlueter.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to C.H.O.W. (Cortland Humanitarian Outreach

Worldwide) c/o St. Robert Catholic Church, 4659 Niles Cortland Rd., Cortland, OH 44410.

Calling hours will be held 4-6 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE, with a concluding service at 6pm led by Rev. Carl Kish.

Family and friends can visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Maggie's family.