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Mary Lou Zinsmeister
Mary Lou Zinsmeister, 85 (nee Nevins) of Amherst died Tuesday, September 25,
2007, at the New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph following a brief
illness.
Mrs. Zinsmeister was born in Lorain, OH on November 16, 1921, and moved
to Amherst 56 years ago. She was a 1940 A graduate of Lorain High School.
She was an active member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church in
Elyria. She was a member of the church choir for 70 years. She was also a
member of the United Methodist Women and the Mary Circle.
She was a member of the AARP Chapter 3318, Sorosis, Black River
Historical Society, Amherst Hospital Auxiliary, president in 1990 for two
years and an R.S.V.P. volunteer for Amherst Hospital.
Mrs. Zinsmeister was a retired billing clerk for Ohio Edison and had
worked for Lorain County TB & Health Association.
She is survived by her daughter Pamela Lane of Woodstock GA, 3
grandsons, 2 great grandchildren and a sister Jean A Cook of Lorain.
Mrs. Zinsmeister was preceded in death by her husband John W.
Zinsmeister in 1982, and her parents Charles O. Nevins and Hazel (nee Van
Campen) Koontz.
Friends are invited to call Thursday, September 27, 2007, from 3-6
PM. at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street,
Lorain.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, September 28, 2007, at 10:30 AM in
the funeral home with Rev. Dale Warrick, pastor of Cornerstone United
Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain, OH.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to
Cornerstone United Methodist Church Endowment Fund 2949 West River Road
Elyria, OH 44035.
Condolences
From: Sharon and Ted
Mental
Relation: Friend
We would like to extend our
deepest sympathy to the family. We knew her from First United Methodist
Church. We hadn't seen her in quite a while and would like to remember her
as she was then.She is at peace now and we hope that will be a comfort.
Sincerely, Sharon & Ted Mental
From: Ray and Mary Camp
Relation: Jean and Pam
Ray and I are so very sorry to
hear of Mary Lou's passing, we will be out of town but wanted you both to
know we are keeping you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam I cannot believe you are a Grandmother we still think of you as a young
adult! Again we share your sorry and remember Mary Lou as the strong
wonderful women she has always been. Mary
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