Margaret M. Stonesifer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Margaret M. Stonesifer, 93, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at Salem Community Hospital. Born to Charles M. and Mary (MacPhail) Myers on July 10, 1910 in Aberdeen, Scotland, Margaret grew up in Shanghai, China, as the daughter of Presbyterian missionaries. She graduated from the College of Wooster and earned a master’s degree in the teaching of history at Columbia University in New York City. Margaret has lived in the Alliance area since 1948, most recently at Copeland Oaks/Crandall Medical Center, where she was active until her recent illness. Mrs. Stonesifer was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Alliance where she had served as director of the weekday Pre-School, as an elder, a deacon, and a member of the choir; she was also active in the Presbyterian Women and Church Women United organizations. A few years ago she was honored by Church Women United by being selected as a "Valiant Woman of the Year." At Mount Union College, she was a member of the College Women's Club and Campus Circle. A favorite hobby was knitting. Survivors include 2 sons; Charles Ross of California and John Randolph of Pennsylvania; and 5 grandchildren. Mrs. Stonesifer was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert Ross in 1970; and 2 brothers, Charles and Henry Myers. Services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., at Copeland Oaks Bennett Chapel, with Rev. Dr. William Sadler, Rev. KweKu Noo Noo and Rev. David Parry officiating. The Church and Family would like to invite friends to a light lunch at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall at First United Presbyterian Church following the memorial service. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to First United Presbyterian Church Camp LimRod Campership Fund, 425 East Market Street, Alliance, OH 44601. Arrangements are by Walton-Schrader Funeral Home, 1131 West State St. Alliance, OH 44601.