Lillian R. Wilson, 76, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, August 21, at Valley Hospice.
“Unwavering spirit” described her inner strength and refusal to be defined by her illness. Lillian was a homemaker, loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing the machines in Weirton and going out to eat.
Lillian was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ed, who passed away in 2010; her mother Virginia Krzywdik; father Stephen Gombar; brothers George Gombar, Steve Gombar, Mike Gombar, Tom Krzywdik; and sister Anna Leasure.
Survived by her sons, Ed (Erin) Wilson of Steubenville & Mike Wilson of Brilliant; daughter Lori (Chris) Crow of Mingo Junction; two grandchildren Eddie (Alicia) Wilson & Rachel Farrister; great grandson Alaric Wilson; a special person who called her “momma”, Goldie Smith; loving best friend and sister MaryAnn (Dave) Mancano; two very special nieces Regina (John) Meatris and Licia (Bill) Dailey.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday 5-7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. Burial Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
08/25/2025
Glenna Whitehead
Lorie: I just sent the picture from the obituary to 1 of the co-workers saying I thought I recognized her. OMG! Then I READ the obituary and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I don't need to tell you what a sweet woman she was! Again, I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
08/25/2025
Sandi Rouse
Ed, and Lori and family, I'm so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you ❤️, many thoughts and prayers 🙏 for you and your family.
08/24/2025
Delores Hamby
My name is Delores Lane Gombar Hamby Sissy or Lillian was my cousin my mother Virginia Gombar was married to Sissy's father's brother Andy Gombar., as children we played together. I'm sorry for her family loss. please know that y'all will be in my prayers. My sister Darlene Gombar also sends deepest sympathy. I wish we had stayed in touch. Delores Hamby New Port Richey Fl.
08/24/2025
Joseph and Valerie Truini
08/24/2025
Joseph and Valerie Truini
Lori and family, Joe and I are so sorry for the loss of your Mom, please no that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and pray that God will help you through this difficult time. Sure will miss her at the gambling places I know she loved to gamble. Rest in Peace my friend,until we meet again.
08/21/2025
Tammy Glover
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