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Shirley Bores

1937 - 2023

Shirley Bores obituary, 1937-2023

BORN

1937

DIED

2023

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Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel

109 Monroe Street

Monroeville, Ohio

Shirley Bores Obituary

Shirley A. Bores

May 20, 1937 - Apr 3, 2023

Monroeville

Shirley A. Bores, 85, of Monroeville, passed away Monday April 3, 2023, at Norwalk Memorial Home.

She was born May 20, 1937, in Norwalk. and was a 1955 graduate of Monroeville High School. Shirley retired from Bores Manufacturing Company, where she was the bookkeeper. Shirley supported her husband, Jack, in starting a business selling his "patented" Bumper Guides. Together, they started with nothing and built a successful business. Prior to this, she worked for Brooker Bros., Norwalk, and at the former Farmers and Citizens Bank, Monroeville. She enjoyed cooking and baking and lit up when she was around her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was a beautiful person inside and out. As she would say, "you guys spoil me." She never pumped gas or mowed lawn in her 85 years, but was a great wife and mother always cleaning, cooking, or baking.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John F. "Jack" Bores; three children, Lisa Bell, Kevin Bores, and Michele (Steve) Dresser, all of Monroeville; five grandchildren, Dan (Mary) Molique, Elizabeth (Alvaro) Benitez, Kenny (Kelly) Dresser, Haley (Brandon) Bumb, and Ethan Bores; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Izak, Kamila, Braden, and Bryer; sister, Nancy Schnee of Monroeville; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Lucille (Nugent) Dillingham; two sisters, Peggy McGinn and Doris Kessler; two brothers, James Dillingham and Charles Dillingham; and two sons-in-law, William Molique and Kent Bell.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe Street, Monroeville. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 66 Chapel Street, Monroeville. Father Chris Jesudhason will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Monroeville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on Apr. 8, 2023.

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Apr

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel

109 Monroe Street, Monroeville, OH

Apr

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

66 Chapel Street, Monroeville, OH

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Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel

109 Monroe Street, Monroeville, OH 44847

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