Margaret DeVinney

Margaret B. Kelly DeVinney, 90, of Perrysville, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Born November 23, 1918, in Blairsville, PA, she was the daughter of Henry Harrison and Mary Belle Kelly. She married Gillis DeVinney in 1935 and they moved to Mansfield in 1937. Mrs. DeVinney was employed by Peoples Hospital as a L.P.N. for 33 years, retiring in 1983. She enjoyed reading, knitting and embroidery. An avid Bingo player, she also enjoyed the outdoors, where she enjoyed camping and fishing with her family.

Surviving are three daughters, Barbara J. Lennington of Mt. Vernon, Brenda Ralph Snyder of Mansfield and Susan Rinehart of Nebraska; two sons, Theodore Phyllis DeVinney of Mansfield and Kenneth Connie DeVinney of Perrysville; 15 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 8 step great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Gillis DeVinney on February 9, 2004; three sisters, Anna Mae Gamble, Nora Belle Henderson and Christiana Ross; two brothers, Albert H. and Leonard Kelly; a grandson, Andrew Lennington; and two sons-in-law, James Lennington and Stanley Rinehardt.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at the funeral home, with additional calling from 12-1 p.m., conducted by her son, Kenneth DeVinney. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Park.