NEGLEY-

Thelma Jean Chase, 83, a lifelong resident of Negley, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family.

Thelma was born April 13, 1934 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Bable) Fosnaught.

She was a devoted homemaker and mother and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Thelma is survived by sons, Frank Stratton of CA, Ryan (Kathy) Stratton of Negley; daughters, Thelma Stratton of Negley, Karen (Josh) Ervin of Columbiana, and Elaine (Ted) Robinson of Chippewa; fifteen grandchildren, Dorothy, John, Heather, Holly, Noah, Rachel, Jessica, Courtney, Tristan, Tray, Jacob, Brent, Sarah, Katie, and Brandon and several great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her cousin and best friend, Ann Blair of Darlington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1997, a son, John Stratton; a daughter Sue Stratton; and her parents.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mary Jackson of East Palestine and Elizabeth Sheptler of Negley for the wonderful care and love their mother, Thelma received.

A funeral service will be held Friday, December 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine with Reverend Mark Mc Trustry serving as officiant; calling hours will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens.