Mary Ellen Clara Liebermann, age 83 of Jackson Twp., passed away peacefully at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon on Saturday evening September 15, 2012 following an illness of six months. She is happily together again with her husband George E. Liebermann with whom she shared nearly 57 years of loving marriage until his passing in August 2004. Together they owned and operated Liebermann's Bakery from 1968 to 2004.

'Behind every successful man is a successful woman' was never more true and George affectionately nicknamed her MEL, using her initials but all the while stating it really meant 'My Everlasting Love'. She inspired many of their delicious treats and was the proud creator of their famous Tiger Tail cream sticks.

Mary Ellen was born November 23, 1928 and initially lived in the North Canton area, moving to Massillon as a young girl after the passing of her father in May 1932. She graduated from both St. Mary Grade School and Washington High School. She married George on November 27, 1947. She thoroughly enjoyed their 7 children, 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was 'Always A Tiger' loyal fan and game night would find her immersed in the radio or TV broadcast. She was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Peter Runser and Marian C. (Fetzer) Runser, brother James C. Runser, an infant brother Robert, an infant son and her husband George Ernest Liebermann.

She is survived by her sons Robert J.(Susan) Liebermann and George M. (Ginny) Liebermann all of Jackson Twp., daughters Sally (Craig) Darragh of Jackson Twp. Sue Ellen Colby of Massillon, Jeanie Liebermann of Jackson Twp., Lori (Robert) Miller of Massillon, and Linda Liebermann of Jackson Twp., grandchildren Lisa Webster, Michael Darragh, Joe Darragh, Kelly Robinson, Anthony Liebermann, David Liebermann, George Liebermann, Henry Liebermann, Andrew Liebermann and Angela Nabors, great-grandchildren Jonathan Webster, Maegan Webster, Benjamin Webster , Mary Ellen Webster, Aurora Robinson and William Robinson.

Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10 A.M. at St. Barbara Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In accordance of Mary Ellen's wishes, there will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 408 9th St. S.W., Canton, Ohio 44707 , www.myhospice.org 330-493-0126.

Liebermann's Bakery would like to inform our loyal customers that we will be closed on Wednesday September 19th in honor of Mary Ellen Liebermann as we celebrate her life and the tradition that she so diligently fostered.

For additional information, directions or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.heitger.com. Heitger Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Massillon Chapel (330) 833-3248