Lena M. Crane's Obituary
SHALERSVILLE Lena M. Crane, 91 years of age, passed away Thursday December 31, 2015 at her residence. Born in Levy, Arkansas on October 9, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Harry D. and Minnie (Foell) Page.A lifetime Shalersville area resident, Mrs. Crane had been employed as Executive Secretary in Fashion Two-Twenty, retiring in 1996 after 35 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, and for many years she and her husband spent special times traveling the United States in their camper, visiting many of the national parks. Lena truly found retirement to liking, as it gave her time to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as taking international cruises. She was a member of Portage Faith United Methodist Church. On July 3, 1947, she married Roy B. Crane, Jr., who preceded her in death on November 10, 2002. Also preceding was her brother Herbert Page. She is survived by her son Jeff (Colleen) Crane of Mantua, daughters Carol Crane of Houston, Texas, Sandra Tawney of Hartville, Ohio and Martha Jenkins of Shalersville. Also surviving are her grandchildren Daniel, Douglas, Ted, Joe, Abbie and Travis, and great-grandchildren David, Aubrey, Henry, Kinsley and Madison. Calling hours will be Tuesday January 5, 2016 from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service, 4668 Pioneer Trail at the corner of St.Rt. 44, Mantua, Ohio 44255, where her funeral service will begin at 1:00 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Chad Delaney. Final resting place will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shalersville Township. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to either Portage faith United Methodist Church or the Hospice of RMH.
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