Cathy Bell

Cathy Marie (May) Bell,

With our family’s deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our sister at the age of 78 on Sept. 23, 2026. Cathy is smiling now that she is reunited with her beloved husband, William L Bell who proceeded her death on Mar. 6, 2006. Cathy was born on Feb. 9, 1948 in Mercy Hospital, Canton, OH to the late Robert and Ruth (Binkley) May in 1966. She graduated from Sandy Valley High School and became an employee of the Timken Co., Bearing Operations. Cathy married William Bell on July 22, 1967 in the East Sparta Methodist Church. Two years after Williams death she retired in Dec. 2008 with 42 years of service. She is survived by three sisters, Dianne Hert, Elizabeth Mossa, and Nelda Sisler- Buck; and two brothers John May and Jay May. Cathy was a former member of the East Sparta United Methodist Church. Since she was dedicated to her professional career, she had very few hours for additional activities. Throughout her lifetime she tried several activities such as trapshooting, flower gardening, and all kinds of arts and crafts: oil painting, making dolls and teddy bears, stained glass, Christmas stockings, quilting, and other decorations. Cathy and her husband Bill were instrumental with organizing the Mineral City Historical Society. The most rewarding activity during her retirement days was for many hours volunteering at Mineral City Nicole Donant Library and was secretary of the board. Private services will be held with Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Cathy’s memory may be made to: Mineral City Area Historical Society, 8726 N. High St., Mineral City, OH 44656; or Mineral City Nicole Donant Library, 8503 S. High St., Mineral City, OH 44656.

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