1927-2017

COLUMBUS — Beverly Ann Funtjar, 89, of 866 Litchfield Court, Columbus, passed away peacefully at 4:07 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, surrounded by family at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

She was born July 9, 1927, in Corry, Pa., the daughter of Frank and Irene England.

Beverly was a member emeritus of Central Christian Church, where she was very active for 50-plus years. She was an avid quilter, volunteer, dear friend to many and also lovingly raised three children.

She leaves two sons, James of Arizona and Dennis (Robyn) of Hilliard; a daughter, Elaine (Brian) Wiland of Columbus; two brothers, Jack (Anna) England of Canal Fulton and Frank (Kay) England of Sebring; five grandchildren, Morgan (Billy) Wiland-Gress, Daniel Wiland, Casey (Aaron) Hudnall, Ashlei Funtjar and Taylor Funtjar; and two great-grandchildren, with a third due in June.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, James; two sisters; and granddaughter, Carrie.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in her honor, to Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren.

Services are 1 p.m. Monday, May 1, at Crown Hill Burial Park Chapel. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Crown Hill Burial Park.