Ann Marie Maze

Ann Marie Maze was born on May 1, 1958 in Oregon, Ohio. She was one of seven children born to the union of James Beshalske and Louise (Reinbolt) Beshalske. Ann attended Genoa High School in Genoa, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1976 where she a member of the schools band playing the clarinet and oboe. After high school she would further her education at Owens Community College earning an associate’s degree in computer programming known as cobal.

On May 21, 1982 at Our Lady of Lords church in Genoa, Ohio, Ann would marry the love of her life; Don Maze and together the couple would be blessed with two children; Sarah and Alex. To help provide for her family she worked in the data base administration and as a registration specialist for Mercy Health- St. Charles Hospital for many years before retiring in 2022.

Ann was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church for over 30 years where she was a believer in God with a strong faith. She loved the outdoors spending time in Put-in Bay and Maumee Bay where she enjoyed looking for deer and watching the many birds. Spending time with her family was one of her favorite pastimes especially Thanksgiving and Christmas get togethers where she treated everyone to her Christmas cookies. She wasn’t only a phenomenal baker but also a great cook who would delight her loved ones with her homemade lasagna. When she found the time to relax she enjoyed watching some of her favorite tv shows like HGTV, House Hunters and Family Feud.

Ann was a very joyful person with the ability to make a friends anywhere she ventured and spending time with her family and grandchildren was what she cherished the most.

Ann Marie maze, age 68 of Walbridge, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at her home in the comfort of her family and under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Her passing was preceded by her parents; James and Louise Beshalske; her three brothers, Jim, Tom and Bob Beshalske and her sister, Mary Weyandt.

To cherish her memory she leaves her loving husband of 44 years, Don Maze; two children, Sarah (Jacob) Tackett and Alex (Laurie) Maze; her siblings, Mike (Alma) Beshalske and Susan (Dave) Brown; three grandchildren, Everett, Conner and Braxton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The Mass of the Resurrection will begin at 10:30am on Thursday November 5, 2026 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 300 Warner Street, Walbridge, Ohio 43465 with Father Scott Woods, as celebrant. A procession will follow to Clay Township Cemetery in Elmore, Ohio for the inurnment. Her arrangements were entrusted to Sunrise Cremations and Funerals, The Robert Shank, Sr. Chapel, 701 North Main Street, Walbridge, Ohio 43465.

For those desiring, memorial contributions made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in memory of Ann, would be appreciated.