Laberta M. Shotwell
Age 93, of Minerva, passed away Sat., Feb. 27, 2016 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 5, 1922 in Salineville to Eugene and Blanche (Raffle) Dallas. She was a housewife and had worked in the office at Cronin China. She is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church where she had been a Deaconess, member of the choir, and active in many church activities. She had been a band mother, girl scout leader, helped with the Minerva Bloodmobile for over 30 years, and active in the Minerva Women's Club and Minerva Garden Club.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Harry G. Shotwell whom she married April 11, 1947, daughter, Janet (Dr. Robert) Cyders of Ashland, daughter-in-law, Sharon Shotwell of Hollywood, FL, 4 grandchildren, Scott (Sarah) Cyders of Ashland, Bill (Melissa) Cyders of Carmel, IN, Dr. Timothy (Jessica) Cyders of Athens and Valerie (Kevin) Killoran of Plantation, FL, 5 great grandchildren, Mark, Graydon and Nora Cyders, Kately and Sean Killoran. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Shotwell.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Dale Roberts officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday 6-8 pm and one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alliance Hospice.