Wanda Nelson-Herrig

Born on Aug. 7, 1927 in Salem, Ohio to Seward and Rena (Libert) Howard, she lived in Salem for most of her life.

Wanda was member of Emanuel Lutheran Church of Salem.

Wanda was employed at Salem Community Hospital and the former Salem Central Clinic, where she was part of their kitchen staff. She retired in 1987. As a pastime, Wanda enjoyed cooking & baking.

Survivors include her daughter, Jo-Ann N. (Robert) Glasser of Salem, Ohio; three grandchildren, Shawn Glasser of Salem, Ohio, Rekha (Andrew) Fowler of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jennifer (Jason) Green of Sebring, Ohio; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and a nephew.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Seward & Rena Howard; her husband, Warren Andrew Nelson, whom she married on July 7, 1956 and died on Jan. 21, 1989; a brother, Chester Howard; two sisters, Olga Sutcliff and Bonnie Weizenecker; and her second husband, Otto Herrig.

Per Wanda’s request, there will be no services. Her final resting place will be at the Firestone Cemetery in Columbiana, Ohio.

The family wishes to thank all Crandall Medical staff for the care they gave Wanda, as well as the staff of Hospice of the Valley.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org – Northeast Regional Office, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.

You are invited to view Wanda’s tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.

12/8/17

(Paid obituary)