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Alice V. Caven

Passed 3/11/2008

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Obituary For Alice V. Caven

Alice G. Caven, 99, of Wintersville, Ohio died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Sienna Woods. She was born August 12, 1908 in Steubenville a daughter of the late Walter and Harriet King Gates. Alice was a 1926 graduate of Wells High School (now Steubenville High School) and attended Pittsburgh Business School. She served as secretary of Hamline U.M. Church for several years and retired from the State of Ohio Division of Aid for the Aged as a social worker. Alice was a member of Bell Chapel U.M. Church and Carrollton Order of Eastern Star. She also performed with Steubenville “Little Theater” and was a chaplain volunteer at Ohio Valley Hospital. In service to others, Alice started distributing Christmas cookies to the staff and inmates at Eastern Ohio Correctional Center and stuffed animals to the residents of LaBelle Nursing Home. In her “free” time , Alice enjoyed fishing, traveling and crocheting. Preceding Alice in death were her husband Rev. William Caven in 1947; daughter-in-law Emily Wright Birrell; and grandson James D. McElroy.Surving are her daughter Harriett (Albert) McElroy with whom she resided; sons Harry W. Birrell of Thousand Oaks, CA and Walter G. (Alice) Birrell of Steubenville; eight grandchildren Stephen (Tamara) Birrell, Cynthia (Thom) Brown-Duck, Mark McElroy, Daniel (Susan) Birrell, Walker (MaryPat) Birrell, Cathy (Chris) Norton, Susan (Scott) Post & Dina (Jonathon Sabol) Birrell; 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Friday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. On Saturday, friends may call at Bell Chapel from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Due to extreme allergies, the family strongly urges in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to Valley Hospice, Inc. -or-  Bell Chapel Church.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Maureen (Reeni) Golick

    We are very saddened by the loss of Mrs. Caven. i remember her from our family reunions- I think that she used to make the pinyadas for us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, even though we cannot be. Love, Maureen (Reeni, Debbie Sue's daughter) and Chris Golick

  • 09/03/2024

    Kevin Hayes

    Walter and Alice.my thought's and prayers are with you.Ill never forget her warm smile everytime i turned around in church to see her.God now has a wonderfull person in his arm's

  • 09/03/2024

    Brian Powley

    Walter, Alice and Family, So sorry to learn of your loss. "Grandma Caven" was a wonderful human being and I have many fond memories. Several times years ago, I ran into her at Ponderosa having dinner with Mark McElroy. She was always sharp as a tack. You are in my prayers. May God be with you all. Brian

  • 09/03/2024

    Terry Donahue Smith

    Your Mom sure had a long life...maybe it was contagious, living next door to Minnie for so many years. I have many fond memories of "Mrs. Cravin" and her family. I see that your Mom was living with you, Harriett, when she died. My Mom is now living in Columbus...about 2 minutes from me. It a good thing to have a children you can rely on when needed. My sincere condolences to all of you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Carolyn S. Bordenkircher Barr

    Dear Aunt Harriett, Uncle Darl, Mark, Cathy and all the family - was so sorry to hear the news from Mom and Dad about Mrs. Caven. She was a very special lady. Larry and I are thinking of you. Love, Carolyn

  • 09/03/2024

    Becky Terrell

    Aunt Harriet, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. You will be in my thoughts. She was such a kind lady and such a part of my family. Mom & Dad share your sorrow and are there to comfort you. Becky

  • 09/03/2024

    Linda Boilegh

    Harriet, I will always have a special place in my heart for both your mother and yourself. You introduced Bill and I and we had a good 36 and a half years together until the Lord called him home last December. You will be in my prayers and I know that your mother is at peace with her Lord. Always a friend Linda Boilegh

  • 09/03/2024

    Debbie Hibbits Ault

    Harriet & family, So soory to hear about your mom. She was a kind and gentle woman. I often thought about her and her health. Kristina said she had visited her with hospice and that she was doing OK then. Have peace in your hearts knowing that she is in a better place and in no pain. I will always remember my times with your mom and you on my Avon deliveries. You and your family will remian in my thoughts & prayers. Debbie Ault

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