Mary Markulin

Mary Markulin,59,of Boardman, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2021 at her residence. Mary was born September 15, 1961 in Croatia, a daughter of Mijo and Mara (Medved) Markulin. She graduated with honors from Rayen High School in 1979 and had attended Youngstown State University.  She was the All City Chess Champion in 1978 and enjoyed reading, playing cards,chess and volunteered at Northside Hospital in the gift shop.  Mary was a member of Saints. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Church in Youngstown. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister Jana and brother in law Boze Strikic; nephew Bozidar, and niece Adriana, of Macedonia; brother, Ivan and sister in law Katarina Markulin; niece Ivana and nephew Mark, of Mentor; brother, Luka and sister in law Danica Markulin , nephew Luka Jr. and Daniel, of Warren. Private graveside services were held for Mary at Belmont Park Cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside her mother. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any expressions of sympathy to the family.