Mary Jane Tabor's Obituary
Mary Jane Tabor, age 77, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at O’Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born in Cleveland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville most of her life. After graduating from North Ridgeville High School in 1966, she served as a Sargeant in the US Air Force as a disbursement accounting specialist. After being discharged in 1975, She then went on to teach English as a 2nd language.
Mary Jane was a member of Cathedral of Life in North Ridgeville.
She is survived by her daughter Carrie Nicole Fredere of Saugatuck, MI, nephews Stephen and William Hlavinka and several dear friends including Kathy Groene.
Preceded in death by her parents Mathias and Eileen Tabor, sister Elizabeth and brother-in-law Anton Hlavinka and her long-time friend Janice Linden.
A memorial service will be held 1 PM Tuesday February 3, 2026 at Bogner Family Funeral Home 36625 Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville with Pastor Mike Payne officiating. Service will be livestreamed on Bogner Family Funeral Home Facebook page.
Burial will full military honor by US Air Force and VFW Post 9871 Honor Guard will follow at Ridgeville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Cathedral of Life 5375 Jaycox Road North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039.
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