Mary Cirelli served in the Ohio House of Representatives for two terms, beginning in 2001. A native of Canton, Cirelli graduated from Canton McKinley High School, Canton City Schools Licensed Practical Nurse Program, and attended Malone College.
During her service in the Ohio House, Cirelli served on the following committees:
-County and Township Government,
-Energy and Environment,
-Health,
-Human Services and Aging, and
-Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (ranking minority member).
Cirelli is affiliated with the Stark County Hunger Task Force, the Democrat Women's Club, and Canton McKinley Alumni. She is a founding member of the Canton Friendship Center, a board member for the Canton Preservation Society, and a Red Cross Gray Lady.