East Palestine-

Mary E. Porter, 89, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away December 23, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was born August 29, 1929 in Unity, OH daughter of the late Russell and Margaret Fousnaught Guy.

Mary was a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening, flowers and spending time with family.

She is survived by two sons, Donald and James Porter both of Salem; two daughters, Donna Smith, her primary caregiver, of Lisbon and Pamela (Tony) Martinez of East Palestine; brother, Henry Guy; four sisters, Betty Dailey, Irene Sabo, Mildred Kyler and Nancy Hyber; six grandchildren, Greg Porter, Cheyanna Porter, Saundra Tucker, Brenda Smith, Michael Martinez and Michelle Prager and ten great grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Harold "Bill" Porter in 2015, as well as a sister, Marie Miller.

The family will receive friends Wednesday December 26, 2018 from 5-7 PM as well as one hour prior to the service at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home with Mark Guy officiating. Interment will follow at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens.

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