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Nancy Harshbarger Obituary

Nancy E. Harshbarger

SHELBY: Nancy E. Harshbarger, age 76, of Shelby, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013.

Nancy was born on May 24, 1937 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Rev. Dr. Stanley J. and Eleanor (Gavin) Shoemaker.

Nancy was the secretary at Dowds Elementary School in Shelby for 20 years, retiring in 1997. On August 31, 1957 Nancy married David B. Harshbarger and he survives.

Also surviving are two daughters: Jill A. (Ray) Ryan of Cazenovia, NY, Julie (Ken) Swanger-Ensman of Shelby; four grandchildren; a great granddaughter; three step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; a sister: Cynthia (Lynn) Wright of Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law: John W. Swanger.

Friends and family are welcome on Monday, January 6, 2014 from 5-7 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be conducted at 7 PM with Rev. Tom Snyder officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church in Shelby or Hospice of North Central Ohio.

To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit: www.turnerfuneralhomeshelby.com

Published by News Journal on Dec. 30, 2013.
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Dave, Julie and Jill, my sympathy and prayers to you in this time of loss. May she rest in Peace. Don Schroeder

December 31, 2013

You have our sympathy!! We know how you feel!! She was a great lady!!

Nancy& Clarence Ousley

December 30, 2013

Dear Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember, with fondness, going to your home for a Christmas party when I worked at the bank. She was such a gracious hostess and sweet lady. My condolences. Pam Fisher

Pam Fisher

December 30, 2013

Julie and family -- so sorry to read of your mother's passing,she was such a lovely person with a beautiful smile. God bless you all. Barb & Wayne Ingram

December 29, 2013

Dear Dave, Julie, Jill, and all,
I am so, so sorry for your loss of your
beautiful, and so special Nancy. Please know that you are all in my
prayers at this difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Jeannette Stidham

December 28, 2013

We are so very sorry for the loss of Nancy. She was a joy to visit at Crestwood and was always ready with a wave and a smile as we walked by her room. She will be missed by many.

Linda and Tom Rish

December 27, 2013

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