Mary E. Valentine, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at the home of her granddaughter in Chester, WV.
Mary was born June 22, 1932 in Amsterdam, OH, daughter of the late Alva L. and Mary E. (Smythe) McConnaughy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Mark W. Valentine and an infant daughter JoAnne; two brothers, Harold and Lewis; three sisters, Elva Patrick, Lorna Evans and Dawn McConnaughy; two grandsons, Darrell Hinerman and Frank Valentine, and granddaughter Gwen Martin.
Mary leaves behind her daughter Relina Rae Hinerman of Wellsville, OH, her son Guy Valentine of Steubenville, OH, and her daughter Tina Graham of Steubenville, OH.
Mary also leaves behind her grandchildren Bryan (Amy) Hinerman, Charlene (Brian) Mahaffey, Brad Valentine, Jenifer (Jeff) Fisher, Mark (Susan) Valentine, Holly (Mike) Dennis, and Heather Martin
Her great-grandchildren whom she also loved with all her heart, Kayla (Tom Hannan) Stull, Trey (Sammy Montgomery) Stull; Bryan (Brittany Yanni) Hinerman Jr.; Gabereal, Mark Jr, and Faith Valentine; Kady, Michael, Joshua and Austin Dennis; Jessel (Jenifer) Martin, Helen Reed, Donnie Reed Jr.; Ariael, Brad Jr., Katie, and Michelle Valentine.
Her great-great-grandchildren Kaylynn Hannan (who helped brighten Grandma Mary’s final days), Braelyn Hinerman; Chloe, Emily, and Rosalee Martin.
A special thank you to Elisa from Valley Hospice for her care and compassion during our loved ones passing. God indeed sent us an angel.
Family and friends will be received Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home. Her burial will follow in the Sugar Grove Cemetery in Toronto.