Mary Ann Santillana, 72, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.

Mary was born January 8, 1950, in Baltimore, MD to the late Oliver and Mary (James) Hamilton. At the age of 19, she married the love of her life, Jose Santillana on September 13, 1969, in Norwalk. Mary enjoyed spending time with friends and working in her flower garden. Her greatest joy of all was spending time with her family.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Jose; brother, Charles Hamilton; children, Mark (Jefferey Steele) Santillana, Brian (Talisha) Santillana, and Melissa (David) Pelsang; 4 grandchildren, Devin (Brianne) Santillana, Jonathan Pelsang, Bailey Santillana, and Ashlyn Santillana, and 4 great-grandchildren, Maddelynn Beal, Bentley Harrison, Aubrey Santillana, and Levi Beal.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Oliver Hamilton Jr., James Hamilton, David Hamilton, and Roger Hamilton.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 11 am. The burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Those wishing to contribute to Mary's memory may do so to Southern Care Hospice, 9501 US HWY 250 N., Suite 2, Milan, OH 44846.

Fond memories and online condolences may be shared at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.