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Margaret Bell Obituary
LANCASTER: Margaret "Marty" Bell, age 72, of Lancaster, formerly of Logan, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Pickering House, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, past president of Twig 7 at Fairfield Medical Center, the Lancaster County Club, and was a volunteer at the Georgian. Marty was a well known Water Color Artist and founder of "The Marketplace" in Logan.
She is survived by: daughters, Julianne (Peter) Kaldis and Jennifer (Kevin) Flowers, Dublin, Ohio, son David C. Bell, Lancaster, grandchildren: Nicholas, Kristina, and Alexander Kaldis, Mitchell and Kathryn Flowers and Jessica Bell, a sister, Kathryn (Steven) Hurt, of Colorado.
Preceded in death by: her husband, David H. Bell, parents, Joseph and Jennie (Juniper) Gompf, and brother Gary Gompf.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, 222 N. Broad St., Lancaster with Rev. Matthew L. Richardson officiating. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, 436 N. Broad St., Lancaster, Ohio. Private graveside services will be at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests contributions to the Pickering House, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130, or the James Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, Ohio, 43218.
Marty was the first participant in a new clinical trial for pancreatic cancer. The family would like to thank Dr. Tanios Saab for the gift of hope and extended life, and the nurses at the Clinical Trial Unit of the James, who gave her special care and compassion.
Marty spent her entire life caring for others, always putting the needs of others first, often going out of her way to help those in need.
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Memories and Condolences
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Eleanor Woodruff Ernst
August 13, 2011
Julie, Jenifer and familys,
Very sorry about Marty as we were very good friends in High School
and all these years.
Sincerely,
Eleamor Woodruff Ernst and Bill Ernst
Cecilia Burford
August 11, 2011
Julie, Jennifer and David,
So many wonderful memories of our days growing up. Your mother was always the most gracious hostess! And I will forever remember the sound of her laughter. I am sorry I am unable to be with you all this week as we are out of town. But know that Craig and I have you all in our thoughts. I know my mother will miss your mother so very much!
Cecilia (Woltz) and Craig Burford
Bridgette
August 10, 2011
What lovely photographs of a beautiful woman and a happy family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Anne & John Stoughton
August 9, 2011
Dave & Jessica, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you have very fond memories of your mom/nana in which to reflect back on and those will guide you in the coming days ahead. I know she will be missed by all. We love you guys!
Twig 7
August 9, 2011
Marty will be missed by the members of Twig 7 of Fairfield Medical Center.
Laura Bobbitt
August 9, 2011
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Marty was a great woman and I enjoyed the times I spent with your family and have many fond memories of those times. You were all blessed to have her as your mom. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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