Mary A. Hardesty, age 75, of Ridgeville passed away on Monday October 28, 2024 at her home.  She was born in Portland on September 26, 1949 the daughter of Charles and Martha (Brown) Hodge.  She was married on November 9, 1993 to William Hardesty who survives.  Mary was a waitress and had worked many places including Norm's Place and Koffe Kup Diner both in Portland.  She loved to play bingo, travel and go camping.

Surviving are her husband William, one son Noah Teeter (wife Brenda) of Portland, step son Nathan Hardesty (wife April) of Excelsior Springs, Mo., one daughter Delissa Anderson of Florida, two brothers Jeff Hodge of Portland and Danny Hodge (wife Linda) of Portland, one sister Teresa Stein (husband Fred) of Portland, Eight grandchildren, Eleven Great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.  She was preceded in death by a daughter Lauranna Teeter, two brothers Jerry and Russell Hodge and grandson Isaiha Martyne

The family will receive guests from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Thursday October 31st at the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.  Memorials can be made to Jay County Cancer Society.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com