Bonnie L. McWilliams

Bonnie L. McWilliams, 61, of Strasburg, O., passed away Sunday March 13, 2005 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.A daughter of the late Otto and Margaret Kenester Hess, Bonnie was born December 28, 2005, in Massillon, O.Bonnie was and avid gardener and enjoyed birds.She is survived by her husband, Ray McWilliams, whom she married July 13, 1973; four sons, Kevin (Karina) Pershing of Midvale, O., Mike Pershing and Randy Pershing both of Parrall, O., and Roger Pershing of Strasburg, O.; brothers, Welford Kenester, of Beach City, O., Bob Hess and Lorin Hess, both of Brewster, and Douglas Hess of Navarre, O.; sister, Vida Hess, of Massillon, O.; grandchildren, Jessica, Kevin Jr., Caitlin, Johnny and Mike Pershing; and best friend Nancy Fowler.Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Ronnie Hess; and a sister, Louise Otto.In accordance with her wishes there will be no visitation, and a private memorial service celebrating Bonnie’s life will be held. The Geib Funeral Center & Crematory at Dover has been entrusted with the arrangements.Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas Co., 201 West Third St. Dover, OH 44622 or North Canton Medical Foundation, 6046 Whipple NW, North Canton, OH 44720