LOIS JANE (BEST) IRWIN
SANFORD, FLA. - Lois Jane (Best) Irwin, 90, passed away in Sanford, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Grampian, Pa., to Jennie E. McKenrick and John H. Best.
Lois married John W. Irwin on Dec. 19, 1953, and they moved to the Youngstown area in the 1960s. Mr. Irwin died in 1994.
Lois was a welder during World War II and held several jobs during her lifetime. She was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 632 in Grampian, and Pennsylvania Grange No. 534, in Clearfield County, Pa.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hubbard and attended services at the Nativity Catholic Church in Longwood, Fla. She was a past member of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Lois is survived by children John W. “Jack” Irwin Jr. (Gregory Christ) of Sanford, with whom she made her home, Roxane Susak (Richard) of Hubbard, and Theodore T. “Ted” Irwin of McDonald; as well as granddaughter Jaclyn “Jackey” (Dorsey) Minear of Vermilion; great-grandchildren Landon, Liam, Clover and Ariana; many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and longtime friends; and her cantankerous cat, Tinker.
In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, Jesse D., Francis A., Clarence and Jess W.; sister Mary C. Kline; and grandson Dale T. Wardle.
Lois will be interred at Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Canfield and the family will hold a memorial service after arrangements are finalized.
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SANFORD, FLA. - Lois Jane (Best) Irwin, 90, passed away in Sanford, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Grampian, Pa., to Jennie E. McKenrick and John H. Best.
Lois married John W. Irwin on Dec. 19, 1953, and they moved to the Youngstown area in the 1960s. Mr. Irwin died in 1994.
Lois was a welder during World War II and held several jobs during her lifetime. She was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 632 in Grampian, and Pennsylvania Grange No. 534, in Clearfield County, Pa.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hubbard and attended services at the Nativity Catholic Church in Longwood, Fla. She was a past member of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Lois is survived by children John W. “Jack” Irwin Jr. (Gregory Christ) of Sanford, with whom she made her home, Roxane Susak (Richard) of Hubbard, and Theodore T. “Ted” Irwin of McDonald; as well as granddaughter Jaclyn “Jackey” (Dorsey) Minear of Vermilion; great-grandchildren Landon, Liam, Clover and Ariana; many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and longtime friends; and her cantankerous cat, Tinker.
In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, Jesse D., Francis A., Clarence and Jess W.; sister Mary C. Kline; and grandson Dale T. Wardle.
Lois will be interred at Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Canfield and the family will hold a memorial service after arrangements are finalized.
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LOIS JANE (BEST) IRWIN
SANFORD, FLA. - Lois Jane (Best) Irwin, 90, passed away in Sanford, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Grampian, Pa., to Jennie E. McKenrick and John H. Best.
Lois married John W. Irwin on Dec. 19, 1953, and they moved to the Youngstown area in the 1960s. Mr. Irwin died in 1994.
Lois was a welder during World War II and held several jobs during her lifetime. She was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 632 in Grampian, and Pennsylvania Grange No. 534, in Clearfield County, Pa.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hubbard and attended services at the Nativity Catholic Church in Longwood, Fla. She was a past member of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Lois is survived by children John W. “Jack” Irwin Jr. (Gregory Christ) of Sanford, with whom she made her home, Roxane Susak (Richard) of Hubbard, and Theodore T. “Ted” Irwin of McDonald; as well as granddaughter Jaclyn “Jackey” (Dorsey) Minear of Vermilion; great-grandchildren Landon, Liam, Clover and Ariana; many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and longtime friends; and her cantankerous cat, Tinker.
In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, Jesse D., Francis A., Clarence and Jess W.; sister Mary C. Kline; and grandson Dale T. Wardle.
Lois will be interred at Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Canfield and the family will hold a memorial service after arrangements are finalized.
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SANFORD, FLA. - Lois Jane (Best) Irwin, 90, passed away in Sanford, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
She was born Aug. 18, 1927, in Grampian, Pa., to Jennie E. McKenrick and John H. Best.
Lois married John W. Irwin on Dec. 19, 1953, and they moved to the Youngstown area in the 1960s. Mr. Irwin died in 1994.
Lois was a welder during World War II and held several jobs during her lifetime. She was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 632 in Grampian, and Pennsylvania Grange No. 534, in Clearfield County, Pa.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hubbard and attended services at the Nativity Catholic Church in Longwood, Fla. She was a past member of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Lois is survived by children John W. “Jack” Irwin Jr. (Gregory Christ) of Sanford, with whom she made her home, Roxane Susak (Richard) of Hubbard, and Theodore T. “Ted” Irwin of McDonald; as well as granddaughter Jaclyn “Jackey” (Dorsey) Minear of Vermilion; great-grandchildren Landon, Liam, Clover and Ariana; many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and longtime friends; and her cantankerous cat, Tinker.
In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, Jesse D., Francis A., Clarence and Jess W.; sister Mary C. Kline; and grandson Dale T. Wardle.
Lois will be interred at Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Canfield and the family will hold a memorial service after arrangements are finalized.
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