Wilma L. Bonham

Wilma L. Bonham, 91, of Steubenville, Ohio died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Gable’s Care Center.  She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on August 31, 1924 the daughter of the late George W. and Grace L. Gordon Merritt.  She was preceded also in death by her 1^st husband Charles A. Barr and 2^nd husband Eugene M. Bonham; son James William Barr; step-son Richard E. Bonham; three brothers Charles, Howard and Frank “Sonny” Merritt.  Wilma was a homemaker and a member of Wintersville U. M. Church and its Methodist Women’s group, Esther Naomi Circle; and Wintersville Women’s Club.  She is survived by her daughter Deborah “Debby” (George) Barnett of Wintersville, step-sons Robert D. (Judith) Bonham of Londonderry, NH and Thomas J. (Catherine) Bonham of Steubenville; sister Helen “Ginny” (William) Wolery of Portsmouth, Ohio; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.  Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday from 4 – 7 p.m., where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Clint Quillen officiating.  Burial will follow at Fort Steuben.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Wintersville U. M. Church.

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