Obituary of Delois F. Marshall

PIERPONT — Delois Fayetta “Toni “Marshall, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 at her home in Pierpont, Ohio

She was born September 8, 1929 in Ashtabula Ohio, the daughter of Wayne E. and Avonell (Schlecht) Tanner, and lived in Pierpont Ohio her entire adult life.  She was married to the love of her life, John S. Marshall, on Aug 20, 1952.

Delois “Toni” was a very religious person and a faithful and active member of Pierpont Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and was an avid participant of the Woman’s Circle, she served as a Girl Scout/Brownie leader, belonged to the Fire Bells, Toni enjoyed Eastern Star and was a Past Matron of Relief Chapter 546, Pierpont and member of Orion Chapter 12, Kingsville; for more than 60 years.

Toni and John owned and operated the Whippy Dip in Pierpont and managed the Dog & Suds, she also worked at the Ashtabula Bar & Restaurant Supply in Ashtabula.

Survivors include her children, Helen E. Tobie, Janet L. Brockett, Heather D. (Tracy) Williams, Rory S. (Stefanie) Marshall, Peter J. (Liz) Marshall and Mary Jayne (Rob) Lahti; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. 

Toni was preceded in death by her husband John S. Marshall of 56 years and brothers, Donald Tanner and Ronald Tanner; and her parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church, 71 St. Rt. 7, Pierpont, Ohio. Rev. Larry Carr will officiate.

Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 1071 St. Rt. 7 North, Pierpont, Ohio. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Toni’s name to Pierpont Presbyterian Church, or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Road, Ashtabula, Ohio, 44004.

WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 1071 St. Rte. #7 N., Pierpont , Ohio is assisting the family. www.ducro.com