Clara E. Secrest

Clara E. Secrest, 91, of Strasburg passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at her son and daughter-in-law�s home surrounded by her family.

Clara was born on November 8, 1918 in Dover. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Osie Granger. She married the love of her life, Lawrence Secrest on February 19, 1938. Lawrence preceded her in death in February of 1983. She was a licensed beautician and owned and operated the former Clara�s Beauty Salon in Dover. She also taught at Tusco Beauty School for many years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in New Philadelphia and the First United Methodist Church in Dover. She enjoyed going on Canadian fishing trips and spent much of her spare time oil-painting.

She will be sadly missed by her two sons; Jeff Secrest (Melissa Esper) of Massillon, and Marvin (Butch) (wife, Katie) Secrest of Strasburg; her sisters, Ruth Pica of Dover and Evelyn Belgrave of Strongsville; as well as six grandchildren, Jeff (wife, Hanna), Mark (wife, Amanda), Chad (wife, Jennifer), Marvin Jr. (wife, Christy), Dan and Connor and four great grandchildren., Tia, Draven, Collin and Sofia.

Clara was a dog lover and leaves behind her Shitzu, Boomer. She also leaves behind Marvin�s Yorkie; Brandy, who was her favorite.

In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by two brothers; Clarence Thomas and Harry Granger.

In honoring Clara�s wishes, cremation will take place through Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover. A public memorial service will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Strasburg on (Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 1:00PM) with Pastor Steven Woyen officiating. Following the service, a reception will take place in the church fellowship hall.

To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Clara, please visit the funeral home's Web site and click on "obituaries."

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in memory of Clara be made to First Lutheran Church, 211 Eighth St. S.W., Strasburg, OH 44680.

Toland-Herzig
Dover
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com