Dolores Harrison Shreve

Dolores graduated from Youngstown South High School in 1946 where her work on the school newspaper as a reporter was the source of her nickname “Scoop” which stayed with her through the years. In 1950 she earned an AB degree from Denison University and subsequently taught at the Market Street Elementary School in Boardman, OH.

Dolores married Robert Pryor Shreve on June 16, 1951. When his military service in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict stationed him in Norfolk, VA she joined him there.

After returning to Youngstown, she spent her life as a dedicated wife and mother. In addition, she had a strong faith and belief in God and often served as a Sunday School teacher.

Dolores is survived by her three sons, David H. (Kate), Charles R. (Deborah) and Paul R. (Lisa). Her grandchildren are Rae (Todd) Jobe, Eric (Chelci), Emily and Brian Shreve. She also leaves 8 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Gordon Harrison.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Walnut Street Church of Christ - 277 Walnut Street - Cary, NC, 27511.

Dolores donated her body to the University of North Carolina for scientific research and requested any memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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