Grayce Edith Bonnell

Grayce Edith Bonnell, 57, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio.A daughter of the late George and Blanche (Whalen) Lynam, Grayce was born July 31, 1950 at Dennison, Ohio.Grayce graduated from Claymont High School and was a member of the First United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia. She was an avid volunteer. She volunteered much of her time to her church, most notably for the Clothes Closet, as well as for Hospice of Tuscarawas County. She also enjoyed fishing, which her family was quick to point out that she always caught the most fish when fishing with her husband, Rusty.She is survived by her husband, Rusty E. Bonnell, whom she married on November 4, 1983, two daughters, Doris J. (Kevin) Owens and Shelly Sue Bonnell and a son, Rusty Emmett Bonnell all of New Philadelphia.Completing the family are two sisters, Joann (Clarence) Long of Canton and Gerry Jones of New Philadelphia; a brother, Bob Parks of California and numerous nieces and nephews.Grayce was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Christian Ethan Marino and three brothers, Jack Ciano and Raymond and Donald Parks.Family and friends may call on Monday, December 17, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. In keeping with Grayce’s wishes, cremation will follow the visitation and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date in East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia.Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and view an online memorial by visiting the funeral home website.Contributions may be made in Grayce’s memory to The Rainbow Connection, P.O. Box 288, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.Linn-Hert-Geib330-343-5506www.geibfunreal.com