Dorothy McGonnell

July 18, 1921 ~ January 20, 2013
Dorothy M. McGonnell, age 91, of North Perry, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Lake Med Nursing Home in Painesville. She was born July 18, 1921 in Rome, New York to Grace (West) & Roger Barr. Dorothy married Thomas McGonnell on February 18, 1953.
She was the manager at AAA for 25 years. Dorothy was a 1939 graduate of Utica Free Academy. She was a 55 year member of the Perry First Baptist Church and a 72 year member of Eastern Star. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, reading, fishing, Cleveland sports, visiting the park and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter Shirley (Joe) Diley of Columbiana, OH; sons, Thomas (Sheila) McGonnell of North Perry, OH, Kenneth (Beverly) McGonnell of Orlando, FL, & Michael McGonnell of Perry; 12 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Sharon Edmiston; son, Gary McGonnell; sisters Beverly Stevens & Margaret Gear; brother, George Barr.
Friends will be received 10 AM – 12 PM, Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Perry First Baptist Church, 3918 Main Street, Perry, Ohio. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at the church. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, January 25, 2013 at Perry Cemetery in Perry.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 3918 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081 or Perry Center Food Bank, P O Box 446, Perry, OH 44081.
Our family would like to say a special thank you to Lake Med Kindred Care and Crossroads for the outstanding compassion and special care they provided to our mother and family.
Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, OHIO 44057.
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