Marcella R. Mahan

Marcella R. Mahan, age 91, of St. Paris passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013 in Hearth and Home of Urbana.

Born on April 7, 1922 in South Charleston, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Elva (Slagle) Massie. She married Roger Jason Mahan on April 25, 1943 and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1988. Mrs. Mahan is survived by two children: David (Marjorie) Mahan of St. Paris and Sheryl Lee of Columbus; two grandchildren: Jamey (Karen) Mahan, of St. Paris and Kristy (Mark) Lightner of Huber Heights; and five great grandchildren: Derek, Lindsey and Logan Mahan, and Josh and Hayley Lightner.

She is also survived by four sisters: Agnes Lemmon, Eleanora Schneider, Rosella Lee and Mary Lee; and two brothers: Jerry (Gloria) Massie and Roger (Sandy) Massie and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Eloise Putnam and two brothers, Raymond and Francis Massie.

Mrs. Mahan was a graduate of Westville High School and attended Bowling Green University. She loved playing basketball and was proud to play on the high school and college teams.

She retired from Hirchfeld Agri Service in Degraff and she was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Paris.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, St. Paris with Reverend Dr. James VanZile and Reverend Paul Mitchell presiding. Burial will follow in Rosedale Cemetery, Conover. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, 216 S. Springfield Street, Saint Paris.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Mahan's name may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 584, St. Paris, Ohio 43072.

Condolences to the family may be sent to www.shivelyfuneralhomes.com.