MARIAN L. MATTHEI (nee Bird), age 75, loving mother of Don (Gina), Dana and Brian (Jill); grandmother of Jacob, Daniel, Brianna and Zach; life partner of John Benson; sister of Donna Smith, Virginia Ponder, Eleanor Reiff and Jane Zerillo; aunt of many. Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones January 20, 2012. Memorial Service Tuesday, January 24, in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS, NORTH OLMSTED, at 11 A.M. Private inurnment Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery.