Mary Ann (Rossbach) Putman, age 73, died on July 14, in Tulsa, OK.

Mary Ann was born on February 16, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to parents Richard James Rossbach and Mary Lee Michel. She graduated from Our Lady of Angels High School in Cincinnati in the class of 1971, then furthered her education by obtaining a BS in Elementary Education and Teaching from Langston University and a Masters in Theology from The University of Scranton. Mary Ann was a lifelong educator, sharing her faith and love of books and music with students at several Catholic schools in Tulsa including Marquette, Monte Cassino, and most recently at Holy Family. She also was the Director of the Community Nursery School of Wilton, Director of Religious Education at St Paul the Apostle in Westerville, Ohio and taught at the Bais Yaakov School of Scranton, PA. On October 6, 1972 she married Jack Putman, and they raised their family in Tulsa, OK. Mary Ann was a Benedictine Oblate, avid reader, musician and singer. She took great joy in the development of young children, from her own children and grandchildren to her students. She was an advocate for young mothers from her early years in La Leche League to her more recent work at the Madonna House.

She is survived by her sister Margaret Lee, her brother John Rossbach, and her children Alethea (Joe) Sabo, Maggie (Chris) Kelly, Elizabeth (Andrew) Roin, James Putman, and John Putman, and her grandchildren Jack Kelly, Katie Kelly, Tommy Kelly, Miriam Roin, and Daniel Roin.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 AM on July 22 at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, OK. Reception at 11AM following the service. No flowers please, memorial donations to Madonna House, a transitional living program that assists women and their newborn children. Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Charities, Madonna House