Jocelyn FOX Wilms 1928-2008 Ohio - Youngstown Ohio Genealogist
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Jocelyn FOX Wilms 1928-2008 Ohio - Youngstown Ohio Genealogist
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Posted: 2 Nov 2008 2:02PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: FOX, WILMS, Hendreckson
Jocelyn Mae Wilms, 80
CANFIELD - Jocelyn Mae Wilms, 80, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Jocelyn was born Feb. 7, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John W. and Ivis Hendreckson Fox, and was a graduate of South High School.
Mrs. Wilms was a homemaker and worked for McKelvey’s, the Stan Jim Co. and Forum Medical Group in Austintown.
Jocelyn was a well-known area genealogist, and was an Honorary Life Time Member of the Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. She was an author and editor of many of the organization’s publications, served as its president, and held numerous other official positions within the society. Jocelyn also was a chapter volunteer at the Mahoning County Courthouse.
She served on the board of directors of The Ohio Genealogical Society, and was elected a Fellow of The Society. She was also a member of First Families of Ohio, was a founder and member of Society of Civil War Families of Ohio, and recently received honors from The Federation of Genealogical Society.
Mrs. Wilms leaves her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert E. Wilms, whom she married June 16, 1951; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, Ohio where funeral services will take place at 7 p.m.
Interment will be at Belmont Park Cemetery in Liberty Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Ohio Genealogical Society Building Fund, 713 South Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44907.
Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
CANFIELD - Jocelyn Mae Wilms, 80, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 30, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Jocelyn was born Feb. 7, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John W. and Ivis Hendreckson Fox, and was a graduate of South High School.
Mrs. Wilms was a homemaker and worked for McKelvey’s, the Stan Jim Co. and Forum Medical Group in Austintown.
Jocelyn was a well-known area genealogist, and was an Honorary Life Time Member of the Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. She was an author and editor of many of the organization’s publications, served as its president, and held numerous other official positions within the society. Jocelyn also was a chapter volunteer at the Mahoning County Courthouse.
She served on the board of directors of The Ohio Genealogical Society, and was elected a Fellow of The Society. She was also a member of First Families of Ohio, was a founder and member of Society of Civil War Families of Ohio, and recently received honors from The Federation of Genealogical Society.
Mrs. Wilms leaves her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert E. Wilms, whom she married June 16, 1951; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, Ohio where funeral services will take place at 7 p.m.
Interment will be at Belmont Park Cemetery in Liberty Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Ohio Genealogical Society Building Fund, 713 South Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44907.
Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences.