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Evelyn G. Porter 1927-2019

NILES — Evelyn Gladys Porter, 92, of Niles, passed away at 1:58 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at her residence.

Evelyn was born Nov. 17, 1927, in the family home in Niles, the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Mae Hedge Marino.

She was a 1946 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Earlier in life, Evelyn was employed at Isaly’s Dairy Store where she served ice cream. Following her marriage, Mrs. Porter was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.

She and her husband operated a lawn maintenance business for many years together. She cherished her four-legged fur babies and always had a dog by her side throughout her life. Evelyn and her husband loved to go to the casino together and even after his passing, Evelyn and her friends would take the same trips together.

Her husband, Robert R. Porter, whom she married April 14, 1948, passed away on Dec. 24, 2002.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Kelly Porter of Niles; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by a son, Robert R. Porter Jr.; five brothers, Leonard, Eugene, Guy, Dominic and Joseph Marino; and two sisters, Nancy Campbell and Grace Bogna.

Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome .com

Calling hours will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, Ohio 44446.

A funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, Ohio 44446.

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