Lisa Jean BELL passed away suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 4, at her home in Bloomingdale. But she will never leave our hearts. Lisa was born in Davenport, Iowa, as the first daughter of Dr. Ronald L. and Martha Jean Bell. She was a 1978 graduate of Steubenville High School and then attended Kent State University. Lisa loved to laugh. All who knew her marveled at her quick wit, her caring persona -- and her incredible strength. For 25 years she was a dynamic flight attendant for American Airlines. She served hundreds of thousands of customers with enthusiasm, care and compassion. She worked across the world and saw some of the globe’s greatest locales. But she never wanted to be anywhere other than with her family at home, or on the water at Atwood Lake. Lisa was a remarkably devoted and tireless mother to her boys John William of Bloomington, Ind., Matthew of El Mirage, Ariz., and Luke and Mark of Bloomingdale. They – plus their loyal dogs Della, Bonz and Anjuna -- were her loves. They were her life. Also surviving are her beloved companion of 16 years Jay Brown; her son Matthew’s wife Ariana; grandsons Tyler and Matthew; granddaughters Gabriella and Charley; older brother Ronald Jr. and nephews Zac and Sean of Huntington Beach, Calif.; younger sister Gwendolyn of Beverly Hills, Mich.; younger brother Gregg, his wife Wendy, niece Sarah and nephew Eric of Seattle; and Mark’s cherished partner Stephanie. A private viewing and private ceremony will be held Thursday, Jan.9, at the Shorac Funeral Home, 611 N. Fourth St. in Steubenville. Rev. Randy Sells of Colonial Baptist Church in Wintersville will preside over the private service. Burial will follow at Lisa’s resting place at Union Cemetery with other family members. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society. A special thank you to the tremendous men and women of the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department and Unionport EMS. Lisa, we love you. We will forever.
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09/03/2024
Jill Wrenn Tucker
To the Bell family, I am so sorry for the passing of Lisa. We graduated together in 1978. Our years together began when we were students at Buena Vista Elementary. She was such a sweet girl. You are in my prayers. May the Lord Jesus comfort all of you at this difficult time. God bless you, Jill (Wrenn) Tucker
09/03/2024
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09/03/2024
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09/03/2024
Dawn Takach
Mrs. Bell, Ron, and family, I am so so sorry for your loss. You now have a beautiful angel watching over all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
09/03/2024
Steve Michalak
Martha, Ron, Ronnie, Gwen and Gregg, I am so saddened by your loss and cannot imagine your hurt today. Lisa was a life long friend and somebody that I have memories of since we were in grade school at BV thru our years at Kent. My heart is with you all and my family and I are praying for you and grieving with you. Steve Michalak and family
09/03/2024
Sandra Atkinson Hart-Rand
Ronnie and Martha, So sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Lisa. As a mother, I know your grief and know my wishes of peace are with you and your family. Warm thoughts your way, Your cousin, Sandra
09/03/2024
Rosalind Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Bell I am so deeply sorry for the lost of your daughter Lisa. I as a parent a grandparent cant even imagine the heart ache you and your family are going through at this time... Please let me know if there is anything at all that you need...My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all of you, Roe
09/03/2024
Natalie & John Saxon
Our heartfelt sympathy for your sudden loss of Lisa, Mr. and Mrs. Bell. Mark & Luke~ we've watched you boys grow up into fine young men, please take comfort that our thoughts & prayers are with you both.
09/03/2024
Amy Kell-Lynskey
I am so sorry for the loss of such a lovely lady. I had the privilege of knowing her many years ago. She was a wonderful caring mother who I had the utmost respect. She was not only beautiful on the outside but just as beautiful on the inside. My heart goes out to Dr. and Mrs. Bell, Ron, Gregg, Gwenn, and her children. Unfortunately, the world lost a beautiful person but heaven gained a beautiful soul. I will pray that God guides you during this difficult time. God bless.
09/03/2024
Kyle Williams Herron
I am so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I met Lisa at Harding and she and I had some great times. I spent a good many days in Bloomingdale during the summer before high school. We had lots of fun in French class and Freshman band too. Unfortunately, we lost touch after high school, but I thought her often. Prayers to the family.
09/03/2024
Rusty Lewis
Sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I had't seen her for 35 yrs, but always kept fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rusty
09/03/2024
Debbie Myers Charlier
Dear Mrs. Bell and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter, Lisa. Lisa and I were in the Big Red band together and were in the same graduating class. I've thought of her often, but hadn't seen her for many years. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. I will keep Lisa and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Susie Mutton Gibson
Martha and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
09/03/2024
Mary McCardel
Dear Martha and family, I am so sorry for you great loss. May you feel the love of others surrounding you during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary
09/03/2024
Carla Benton Family
Bell Family, Our prayers and deepest condolences. May God bless you all.
09/03/2024
john brettell
Ronnald and Martha, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Never knowing her, if she was anything like the two of you, she had to be a great person. I read the paper 0n line about once a week just to see what is going on back there as I have been in Az. for 20 years.
09/03/2024
David Medich
My condolences to Lisa's family-she will never be forgotten.
09/03/2024
Karen Beattie
WOW! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest n peace Lisa!The Class of 1978 will never forget you.
09/03/2024
Titus and Chandra Rodriguez
Mr. & Mrs. Bell, Gregg & Wendy, Gwenn and the rest of the Bell Family, Chandra and I are sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Gregg Bell
Thank you to everyone for these remarkably supportive and appreciated notes. This is an incredibly tough time, but support such as this is getting us through. Our family thanks you for remembering Lisa. Gregg Bell Seattle
09/03/2024
Joyce Collaros-Locascio
I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa was a sweet girl and I met her at Harding. We graduated together. I had lost touch with her over the years, but still remember her smiling face. May God bless you and May Her Memory Be Ever Eternal.
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