Mary Jane Eldridge, (nee-Diedrick), 76, of Elyria passed away Tuesday June 19, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus following a long illness. She was born February 21, 1942 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Mary Jane was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, traveling and playing volleyball and golf. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Bruce; daughters, Beth (Matt) Gawen, Kitty (Brian) France and Becky Eldridge; sons, Mark (Rachel) Eldridge and Paul (Amy) Eldridge; 16 grandchildren; brothers, John (Flo-deceased) Diedrick, Tom (Barb) Diedrick, and Lee (Jan) Diedrick. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Sarah Diedrick. The family will receive friends Friday 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday June 23, 2018 at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave., Elyria. The Rev. Fr. Charles Diedrick, pastor, will be the Celebrant. (Please meet at church). Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Blessing House 5440 Grove Ave., Lorain, OH. 44055. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com