Mary Jane Detwiler, 79, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. She was born Oct. 2, 1942 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Victor and Alice (Rieck) Fitting.

Mary had two master’s degrees in library science and education. She made a living sharing her knowledge and love of books with all, but especially the young. She always found joy in hearing and sharing in the teachings of God and was always willing to lend a helping hand or a Sympathetic ear.

She is survived by her son, Kurt (fiancé Audra) Detwiler; two daughters, Kelly (husband Kevin) Capobianco and Carrie (husband Jeffrey) Rebich; two grandchildren, Violet Rebich and Luca Capobianco.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Alice Fitting; her siblings Elizabeth Fitting and John Fitting; and her husband, Craig Detwiler.