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Mary Ellen Reed

Passed 8/9/2013

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Obituary For Mary Ellen Reed

Mary Ellen Reed, age 90, of Steubenville, Ohio and formerly of Willoughby, died at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville on Friday, August 09, 2013.  She was born June 26, 1923 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Russell L. and Mary Ellen Hollis McClain.  She was preceded also in death by her husband, Calvin Dale Reed, whom she married on December 6, 1947, a sister, Lillian Mae Miller, brother, James H. “Jim” McClain and a nephew, James McClain.Mary Ellen graduated from the Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1945, where she was active in the United States Cadet Nurse’s program formed during WWII and she later received a bachelor’s degree in education from Kent State University.  During her early years, she was a clinical instructor at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland and coordinator for the School of Nursing at Euclid General Hospital.  She retired from Willoughby East Lake Tech Center where she was coordinator of the nursing program.  A longtime member of Willoughby United Methodist Church, she was recently affiliated with First Westminster Presbyterian Church in Steubenville.  She was also a member of the Metropolitan Cleveland Miniature Schnauzer Club and at one time trained and showed Schnauzers for many years.  She is survived by two nieces, Mary Catherine (Dick) Franckhauser of Steubenville and Nancy McClain and nephew Rusty (Georgia) McClain, both of Boulder City, NV; two step-nieces, Ruth “Tootie” Shrieve and Carol Scott; sister-in-law, Donna McClain of Steubenville; great aunt of six nieces and nephews and great-grand aunt of six nieces and nephews.Friends may call at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby on Monday from 1 – 3 p.m., with additional visitation and funeral services to be held on Tuesday from noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio with Rev. Jason Elliott officiating.  Burial will follow in Fort Steuben Burial Estates.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity School of Nursing c/o Mary Ellen Reed Scholarship Fund, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952. 

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  • 09/03/2024

    Karen (Carlson) Stough

    I met 'Mrs.Reed' when I was applying to the high school LPN program @ Willoughby-Eastlake School Of Practical Nursing. I was both intimidated & fearful of her initially but that soon changed to awe & respect. She was the nurse, even @ my young age, I wanted to emulate. As hard as the program was, as hard it was to not have much of a social life @ 16, 17 & 18 & as hard as it was to be a part of life & death, she was always there, making rounds & supporting us in her stern but compassionate way. 40 years later & w/ a higher degree in nursing, I will always honor her for helping me achieve my goal & hopefully be half the RN she was. God Bless you 'Mrs Reed'. Karen Carlson Stough

  • 09/03/2024

    Charity Hospice, Inc.

    To Mary Ellen's family: Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your loss. All of us at Charity thank you for the honor to have cared for Mary Ellen, even if only for a short time. Please know we hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are here for you in any way you need us to be. With our Prayers, Your Charity Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Ken and Doris Hollis

    Mary Ellen was a cousin to be proud of, and we are so grateful that her family, friends, neighbors and colleagues were able to join her in celebrating her life at her recent 90th birthday party. Our prayers are with you all,may you gain strength in knowing that she is at peace.

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