This is the entry Shell posted regarding Mary's obit and it includes a comment from Mary's husband and info regarding donations.
"This is the obituary prepared by Mary's family. Her husband said I could share as I felt appropriate and he also messaged
"Blessing to all those on the forum -- she and I appreciate all that you all have done."
Please continue to post on the announcement Rendean started. I hope to get as many sentiments as we can prior to sending to her husband.
Obit below:
Mary P. Stephens, 61, of Canton passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 13, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Cinnaminson New Jersey, June 26, 1951.
She spent two years in the Army Nurse Core attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. She was an RN with over 40 years experience in her profession and was working at Edwin Shaw Rehab Facility as a Nursing Supervisor.
Preceded in death by her father & mother, Jacob and Alice Phillips & her sister, Martha Lewis. Survived by her husband of 40 years, Charles (Chuck) Stephens, her children, Kristen (Chuck) Reiman and Ross Stephens. Grandchildren, Allison and Grace Reiman and brother, John (Sandy) Phillips.
Calling hours will be at Rossi Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 19, from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, June 20, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the Servant Parish Our Lady of Peace Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at The National Cemetery immediately following in Rittman, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Oak Clinic, Uniontown, Ohio or Blessings in a Backpack in Pollocksville North Carolina. (www.blessingsinabackpack.org) "
Ren