Mariam M. Rasey

Mariam Mazey Kennedy Rasey, 94, of Southington, died Monday, October 26, 2009 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 19, 1915 in Niles, the daughter of John H. and Mary Ann (Thomas) Kennedy, and had lived in Trumbull County all her life.

A 1935 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Mrs. Rasey also graduated from beauty school and Warren Business College. She worked as a public stenographer, a racing secretary, and owned a beauty shop. Her last job was with the Trumbull County Board of Elections, retiring in 1978.

She was a member of Leavittsburg Church of God and a lifetime member and past Worthy Matron of Crescent Chapter 7 of Eastern Star in Garrettsville. An accomplished violinist, she also loved to crochet.

Surviving are her children: Lowell A. "Larry" (Nancy) Rasey, Jr. of Champion, John K. (Beverly) Rasey of Southington, William H. (Ora Lee) Rasey of Champion, Shirley A. (Dennis) Orpurt of Southington, and Rev. Thomas L. (Cheryl) Rasey of Great Falls, Montana; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Virginia May Mills of New Site, Mississippi. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Lowell A. Rasey, Sr., whom she married July 20, 1940 and who died May 18, 1998; and two sisters, Florence Mary Kennedy and Shirley June McCormac.

Services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Leavittsburg Church of God, with her grandson, Pastor Mark Rasey, and Rev. Byron Powers officiating. Interment will follow at Southington Reformed Cemetery. Friends may call 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Material contributions may be made either to Leavittsburg Church of God, 610 S. Leavitt Rd., P.O. Box 131, Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430, or Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, Ohio 44512.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.