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Mary E. Downing

12/25/1925 - 3/22/2019

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Obituary For Mary E. Downing

Mary E. Downing, 93, of Wintersville passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Valley Hospice. She was born December 25, 1925 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Fred and Georgia Rodenbaugh Staib. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Clarence T. Downing on April 18, 2002; two brothers Lewis and Fred Staib; five sisters Alice Klingman, June Hammack, Blanch Fellows, Georgia Brooks and Glenna Schmitt; son-in-law Frank Rayburn and great grandson Matthew Smith. Mary was a retired secretary from the Indian Creek School District. She held church membership at Wintersville United Methodist Church and it’s Women’s Club. She is survived by her children Tom (Sylvia) Downing of Steubenville, Jack (Janie) Downing of Bloomingdale, Karen (Bob) Polsinelli of Richmond and Mary Ann Rayburn of Wintersville; eleven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a sister Margaret Staib of Wintersville. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Clint Quillen officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150 Rayland, OH 43943.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Marijo and Fred Young

    Karen,So sorry to read about your mom.  I know she wasn't doing well, but we still hate to lose our moms.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jill, Mike, Anthony, Rachel and John Orsini

    Tom, Jack, Karen, Maryanne and Aunt Honey so sorry for the passing of Aunt Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know there is a big rejoicing up in heaven. So many good memories. Love to all.

  • 09/03/2024

    Susan Viltro

    My thoughts & prayers go out to the Downing family. Your mom was one of the nicest people I have ever met. May she Rest In Peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    Verna Davis Mooney

    Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of your mom. She was a very special woman.

  • 09/03/2024

    Kent & DeeDee Higgins

    Jack, please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mom.  Even when they have lived a long, full life, it's hard to let your Mom go.  May good memories sustain you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Teenie DeLavo

    Tom, Jack, Karen and Mary Ann,     My deepest sympathy to you and your families. I will never forget your mother's wonderful smile and personality.When I was in the third grade, I enrolled at Wintersville Elementary School and she was the first person I saw and was very congenial.Years later, on my first day in junior high, I met Mary Ann and the rest is history. For over six years, the Downing house was pretty much my second home. Mrs. Downing, once again, was always very nice to me. Several years ago, I saw your  mom at the All Class Reunion. She had not changed one bit. We spent an hour reminiscing about the past. I will always cherish those memories.   

  • 09/03/2024

    Jerry and Sharon Shannon

    We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We always enjoyed talking to her when she was living at Meridian Green. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Ed De Cesare

    Tom.Jack. Karen and Mary Ann  Sorry to hear your Mom has pasted away. It is always hard to lose a parent.   Our Prayers and thought  are with you.  

  • 09/03/2024

    William Gump

    William gump so sorryfor your loss i will be praying for you all

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