Obituaries

Donna J. Cole-Ramsey

Donna J. Cole-Ramsey, of Steubenville died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Trinity West.  She was born in Marion, Indiana, graduated from Osnaburg Twp. High School, (East Canton, OH) and attended Kent State University.  Preceded in death by husband Wayne E. Cole, prior co-owner of Cole Brothers Funeral Home (3-9-1970) and husband Goff S. Ramsey (11-17-1977), parents John W. and Ethel M. (Wilson) Clark, brothers Charles E. Clark and Wilson D. Clark, sister Norma Jean Clark.  She is survived by daughter Deborah D. (Cole) Kahriman and granddaughter Melissa Kahriman (Fiance Nick Tuttle), with whom she resided.  Donna retired from McGowan Insurance Agency (Now known as McBane Insurance Agency), after nearly 20 years as Property & Casualty Agent & Bookkeeper.  She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and  past president of United Church of Christ Council, Secretary-Treasurer of Independent Insurance Agents of Jefferson County for many years, Instructor of AARP Driver Training Classes for “Over 50 Years of Age Drivers” for several years, Herald Star Cookbook Judge for several years, prior member of Junior Womens Club and prior member of Womens Club of Steubenville, prior member and officer of Lions Auxiliary, concerned and active grandparent of Melissa’s Wintersville Elementary School classes.  She was most proud of the many years of service to The Girls Scouts of America.  She was a leader of all levels of scouting, ie., Brownies, Junior, Cadette and Seniors groups, having held office on the local Board of Directors, State and National levels, and was the State “Piper” Chairman for membership with Debbie Reynolds as National Chairman.  She was also a member of Steubenville Country Club for many years. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, OH on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9p.m., where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Bullard officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.

Date of Death: March 23, 2008