Ann L. Gutowski, (nee-Thome), 71, of Elyria passed away Thursday March 23, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She was born January 24, 1946 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Ann worked as a cashier at the Finast Grocery Store in Elyria for 35 years, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria. Ann was known as "Grandma Ann" to many and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include sons, Richard and John Gutowski; grandchildren, Tabatha, Sabrina, Wyatt and Steven; sister, Margaret Diamond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary on October 9, 2015, father, Joseph Thome, sisters, Mary Turay and Carol Houston and her mother, Doris Thome followed her in death on Saturday March 25, 2017. The family will receive friends for Ann and her mother Doris on Wednesday March 29, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. 322-4626. A Memorial Mass for Ann and Doris will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday March 30, 2017 at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave., Elyria. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). The Rev. Fr. Charles Diedrick, pastor, will be the Celebrant. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com