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Effie J. Neff

Passed 10/21/2010

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Obituary For Effie J. Neff

Effie J. Neff, 76, of Bloomingdale, Ohio died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born April 15, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Shephard J. and Harriet V. Grimm Raymond.  Preceded in death by her husband James M. Neff on February 21, 1995; son Melvin J. Neff; grandson James Kenneth Doty and three sisters Betty, Renee and Kate.  Effie was a member of Unionport Christian Church and Mingo Sportsman Club.  She was an avid fisherman and loved to crochet.  Surviving are her daughters Jeanne McGrew of Bloomingdale, OH and Karen Neff of Steubenville, OH; sister Linda Branlett of Steubenville, OH; five grandchildren Christopher (Norma) McGrew, Robin (Brian) Hare, Maegan (Rick) Gibbons, Donald Doty and Kara Jo Bell-Heck; five step grandchildren and four great grandchildren.   Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Saturday       2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held Sunday at  1 p.m. with Rev. Delbert Lash officiating.  Burial at New Alexandria Cemetery. 

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  • 09/03/2024

    Cindy McGuire

    Robin, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. God Bless and keep you, Cindy

  • 09/03/2024

    Francie and Walter Gross

    Walter and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Neff. She was a dear, sweet lady and will be missed greatly by all. I've watched over the months as you have all posted such loving thoughts and concerns about her and we have added our prayers with yours. I am so deeply sorry and I know she is in a better place. Sincerely, Francie and Walter Gross

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary A. McClung (Stromeyer)

    Love and prayers are with you all.Effie May and I are first cousins.She was some lady.She loved her family and friends and watched out for them. Shes still watching,flying around heaven with our Lord.

  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila Dowdell

    Robin, Jeanne,Karen, and Family. I would like to extend to all of you our deepest sympathy on your loss. I always liked Effie, she was funny, and said just what she thought.. May God be with you in your time of sorrow and give you hope and peace. Sincerely, Jim & Sheila Dowdell

  • 09/03/2024

    caroline grimm bither

    karen and family. so very sorry to hear about your mom. shell be without pain now. she was always talking about her legs alot. God bless all of you

  • 09/03/2024

    Edna Grimm Thompson

    Jeanne, Karen, and Families, My heart and Prayers are with all the family at this time of sorrow. She sure gave it a good fight to stay, but now you know that she is at Peace now and not suffering. She will always live in the Heart of all those that Loved her. God be with you all!

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