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Elizabeth A. "Liz" Crothers

11/11/1939 - 4/2/2016

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Obituary For Elizabeth A. "Liz" Crothers

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Crothers, 76, of Wintersville, Ohio died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Trinity West ER. She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio on November 11, 1939 a daughter of the late George and Martha Kniszek Kotora. She was preceded also in death by a brother Edward G. Kotora. Liz retired from the former Midway Foodland as a cashier and was an active member at Steubenville First Church of the Nazarene where she served in the capacity of Steward. She was known to have a “green thumb” for growing flowers in her garden and made sure her family and friends enjoyed their beauty. She graduated from Mingo High School Class of 1957 and was a current member of Mingo Women’s Club. She is survived by her husband William D. “Bill” Crothers Sr. at home, daughter Karen (Richard) Mathieu of Bloomingdale, son William D. “Bill” Crothers Jr. of Wintersville; two grandchildren Dr. Erica (Jeff) Moorman of Cincinnati and Brandon Mathieu of Columbus; brother John (Judy) Kotora of Strongsville, Ohio; sisters Mary Jane (Dominic) Tiberio of Steubenville, Martha (John) Hannen of California and Dorothy Barker of Beaver, PA and a special niece Darlene (Dr. William) Barson of Columbus. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Ron Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Steuben. Memorial contributions may be directed to Steubenville First Church of the Nazarene.

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  • 09/03/2024

    John and Judy Kotora

  • 09/03/2024

    John Kotora

    Liz was a lighthearted sister who always wore a smile in her heart and on her face. She will be remembered always.

  • 09/03/2024

    Claudia Qualtire - Foodland/Midway & Wintersville High School

    Mr. Crothers, Bill and Karen: I loved Liz! I learned from her and enjoyed the time we worked together, years ago. Our family knows what it's like to lose their Mother. Just know that love never dies and she'll be with you always!Deepest sympathy to all of your family,Claudia & the Qualtire Family.

  • 09/03/2024

    CHARLES L. FLUHARTY

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS RIP ELIZABETH GOD BLESS PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LIZ WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL WIFE MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER AND FRIEND SO SORRY AGAIN PAP PAP

  • 09/03/2024

    Barb&Jerry Randalson

    Our deepest sympathy to all. Liz was the best. She always greeted everyone at church and made them feel like family. We loved her and will greatly miss her.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dorothy Evans & Bob Eck

    To the Crothers family so sorry for your loss. Liz was a very special lady . Your all are in our prayers & thoughts.

  • 09/03/2024

    KATHY & JIM FREY

    BILL & FAMILYOUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY & PRAYERS. SHE WAS ALWAYS SMILING & HAPPY.PRAYERSKATHY & JIM

  • 09/03/2024

    Mrs James "Sugar" Gibbons

    Liz was one of the first people I meet when Sugar and I married and I came to Ohio. That was in 1976. Liz was always smiling and always had time to chat wherever you meet. A special Lady I will always remember. From the Gibbons Family our Deepest Sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    online

    It is so sad to see the passing of your dear loved one. My sincere sympathies to her entire family. I worked with Liz at Midway Mkt. She was a joy to work with. She was one of the sweetest happiest people I had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss bumping into her with her bright smile and so happy to see you attitude. Yes she was very special.

  • 09/03/2024

    Carole Keller

    Karen and family, I was so sad to learn of your mom's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. So many fun memories of her at Wayne and how proud she always was of her grandkids. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob & norina eroshevich

    Sorry for your loss...

  • 09/03/2024

    Joan

    My condolences to the family and friends, for the loss of your loved one, and may you be comforted by a promise that God made to mankind, to do away with everything that causes us pain, suffering and sorrow, Revelation 21:4,5.

  • 09/03/2024

    Judy and John Kotora 7-12-18

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