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Shirley Posten Obituary
BEALLSVILLE, Ohio Shirley L. Posten, 68, passed away on April 6, 2005, at the Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, W. Va.
Born in Sandyville, W. Va., he was a resident of Beallsville for the past six years, previously of Norton for 43 years. He was employed by the Babcock and Wilcox Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Barberton Civitan Club, the V.F.W. Post 1066, and was active with both Little League Baseball and the Boy Scouts of America. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sarah; first wife, Mary L.; and brother, Cecil Posten, he is survived by his loving wife, Sharon L.; sons, Michael (Laura) of Doylestown, Ohio, Kenneth (Regina) of Swartz Creek, Mich.; daughter, Theresa (Troy) Shiflett of Kenmore; stepdaughter, Gina Singleton of Doylestown; four grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren; brother, Robert Posten of Sandyville, W. Va.; sisters, Opal (Hubert) Somerville of Elizabeth, W. Va., Hattie Spencer of Clinton, Ohio; best friend and nephew, Robert Montgomery, and many more nieces and nephews too numerous to men tion.
Funeral services will be Sunday, 2 p.m.. at the Hahn-Hostetler-Silva Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Webb Jr. officiating. Call ing hours will be Saturday evening, 6 to 9. Tributes to remem ber the life of Shirley may be made at
www.mem.com
(Hahn-Hostetler-Silva,
330-825-2467.)
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RANDALL POSTEN
April 15, 2005
MY THOUGHTS GO BACK TO CHILDHOOD WHEN SHIRLEY VISITED GRAND-MA POSTEN AT THE HOME PLACE IN WV.HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG SMILE AND A POSITIVE GLOW,THAT MADE ME GLAD I KNEW HIM. I WILL MISS HIS COMPANY AT OUR YEARLY HUNTING GET TOGETHER ALSO.. SHARON, MIKE, KENNY,AND THERESA, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU..
Debbie (Rizor) White
April 14, 2005
Mike, Kenny, and Theresa,
Donna sent me this news via email..
I just want you to know that I will always remember your dad as a kind-hearted, giving person. You have my deepest sympathies.
Deb and Rick White
Sherry (Nitz) Bille
April 12, 2005
Mr. Posten was a very special man and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Robert Bell
April 12, 2005
I worked with Shisly for a number of years at Babcock & Wilcox, my prayers are with the family God Bless you
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SINGLETON GINA
April 11, 2005
Mom,my heart goes out to you I know how much you loved Shirley and his Love for you was the same. Mom you've been through alot in your life your very strong and God will see you through this tough time also. Love you Gina
Leslie Greenwood Short
April 10, 2005
My family wishes to express our deepest sympathies. My parents Harold and Nellie Greenwood live on Tapper Rd. in Norton OHio and were good friends with Shirley, Mary and the kids. May God provide you with his comfort
Keith Pappas
April 10, 2005
Please accept this expression of sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one, Shirley.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Posten family
God Bless,
Keith, Christie, Joseph, Luke and Daniel Pappas
Donna Longfellow
April 8, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Posten family. We were neighbors for so many years with Mary, Shirley, Mike, Kenny, and Theresa, the years vanish with memories.
Donna (Rizor) Longfellow
Betty, and Becky Rizor
Debbie White
Tammy Singleton
April 8, 2005
Sharon, We are so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. With Deepest Sympathy, Jeff, Tammy and the kids
Mike McGregor
April 8, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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