Marguerite L. 'Mrs. Mac' McAvena

Marguerite L. 'Mrs. Mac' McAvena (née Campbell ), 99, was a resident at Welcome Nursing Home of Oberlin, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born October 2 1925, in Oberlin, Ohio. She lived in Carlisle Township her entire life. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1943 with high honors. Marguerite received her license from the State Board of Cosmetology on June 30, 1955. She was a cosmetologist for many years. Marguerite and her husband, 'Mac', started Mac's General Merchandise in 1954. Her son, Dale purchased the business in 1990 which became Mac's Auto-Truck Electric in Oberlin, Ohio. Marguerite worked alongside her son, Dale as bookkeeper till she was 96 years old. Marguerite devoted her life to her family and friends. She loved flowers, traveling, and baking for the holidays. Her specialties were chocolate fudge, snowball cookies, and her famous fruitcake. Her cake was one of the families favorites. The family could not get enough of her fruitcakes as they were the absolute best. Thank God she passed down her recipes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Richard A. 'Mac' McAvena on December 15, 2001, they were married July 6, 1948; mother, Hilda née (Diedrick); father, Daniel J. Campbell; brothers, Dan J. Campbell, Jr. (Marie, née Linden), George Campbell (Lil, née Weigel); and sister, Eileen (Henry) Thierry. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Kathi) McAvena of Brooklyn, New York, Dale T. (Deborah) McAvena of Wellington, Ohio, Ricky (Sandy) and their two 'boys' (dogs), Kimber and Browning) of Whitehall, Montana; her grandchildren, Michael (Soo Choi) McAvena of Chicago, Illinois, Patrick (Amanda) McAvena of Brooklyn, New York, Brian (Catherine) McAvena of Homerville, Ohio, and Brandon (Ashley) McAvena of Wellington, Ohio. Marguerite had five great-grandchildren, Ryker McAvena, Oaklee J. McAvena, Wyatt McAvena, Klara McAvena, and Emilia McAvena. Her co-worker, Sally Killion, who became a dear and trusted friend, thank you so much for all your help. Your support was and is much appreciated. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A warm thank you to Welcome Nursing Home and Staff. Her family is grateful for the excellent and loving care she received during her stay at the nursing home. Many of you there became part of her family. A private graveside service was held in Westwood Cemetery, Oberlin, Ohio. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Duke Funeral Home, 1021 Main St., Grafton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send donations to Saint Mary School, Elyria, Ohio, in memory of Marguerite McAvena.