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Thelma J. Wogan 1934-2017

HOWLAND — Thelma Jean Coates Wogan, 83, died peacefully Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Thelma was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Indianapolis. She graduated at the top of her class from Niles McKinley High School in 1952. She married her high school sweetheart, Walter Dale Wogan in 1954. Thelma attended and graduated from the Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and worked at Trumbull Memorial Hospital as a laboratory technologist in charge of the histology department until 1967, at which time she decided to stay at home to raise her children full time. The couple celebrated the birth of Sandra in 1963, and Thomas in 1967. Her children remember her as a loving mother who always supported and encouraged them in every way to pursue their dreams.

Thelma is survived by her loving husband, Walter Dale Wogan; children, Sandra (Steven) Ashe of Carlisle, Pa. and Thomas (Kelly) Wogan of Nashport; grandchildren John T. (Aubrea) Ashe of Harrisburg, Pa., Sarah J. Ashe of Manassas, Va., Thomas R. Wogan of Tiffin, Kyle (Ashley) Harman of Garrettsville, Kirstie Harman of Nashport and Kaylin Harman of Norfolk, Va. She also leaves behind her niece, Deborah (Gary) Grim of Vienna, and special friends, Haley Rushin and Michelle Walker, all of whom were her caregivers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Stephen Coates and Gladys Marie Coates; her sister, Alice Marie Coates Border; and daughter-in-law, April Ann Mazarik Wogan.

Thelma was a fun-loving, witty individual who loved traveling, caring for her pets and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her keen intelligence, sharp sense of humor and quick wit.

Calling hours will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept.18, at Lane Roberts-Clark Funeral Home, 180 Garfield Drive NE, Warren, with the funeral to follow at 3 pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Thelma’s life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations, in Thelma’s memory, be made to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, PO Box 66, Vienna, OH 44473. Condolences can be sent to www.robertsclarkchapel.com

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the NICU at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for their excellent care and compassion.

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