Mary Ann Sellner
December 22, 1935 – April 22, 2025

Passed away peacefully on April 22nd at Hospice Waterloo Region at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Reg Sellner (2017) for 55 years. Cherished mother of Joanne (Al), Paula (Colin) and Sara (Shannan). Proud and loving Grandma of Daphne and Evan. Special sister-in-law of Jenny Doherty of Arizona. She also leaves behind her much loved nieces and nephews who were very dear to her. She remained in close contact with lifelong friends and past neighbours and their visits and phone calls were treasured.

Mary Ann was predeceased by her parents John and Bernice Pittner, brother Joe Pittner and sisters Genevieve Psutka, Nellie Martin, Rita Humphreys, Helen Wiechers and Bernice Doerfler.

Sunday Serenade – Song Spinners – Host – Don Martz – Joe Carlo – 1958

Mary Ann worked at CKCO-TV during the late 50’s. It was there that she caught a glimpse of a handsome job seeker, Reg Sellner who became the love of her life. Gifted with a beautiful voice, Mary Ann made many appearances on CKCO, singing in their musical variety program called Sunday Serenade. She was a longtime member of the St. Francis Church choir and shared her voice at many weddings and family celebrations. Most recently, Mary Ann enjoyed being a member of the choir at Winston Park.

Mary Ann loved family parties, tropical vacations and her husband’s cooking – especially cabbage rolls. She was always kind, caring and dignified. For Mary Ann, family was everything. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters and extended family every chance she got.

Many thanks to the compassionate caregivers (especially Karen) and Mary Ann’s new friends at Winston Park for their kindness and care.

Mary Ann’s family will receive relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519) 749-8467. Funeral Mass at St. Francis of Assisi RC Church, 49 Blueridge Ave., on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Parkview Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Hospice of Waterloo Region, The Arthritis Society of Canada or The Kidney Foundation would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home).

April 20, 1961 – Waterloo Region Record

April 15, 1961 – Kitchener Waterloo Record