Arnold W. Shinn
Arnold W. Shinn, 80, passed away on December 7, 2008. He was born on January 12, 1928 in Evans, WV, to the late Roy and Laura May Shinn. Arnold was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. He retired from Giant Eagle after 5 years of service. Arnold was a hard worker who enjoyed life and always "stopped to smell the roses." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gadal; brothers Henry Lee and George Shinn; and sister Margaret Wheeler. Survivors include sons Arnold Wesley (Linda), Russell Keith, and William Joseph (Cindy); daughters Barbara Shinn and Diana (Pete) Melnik; stepdaughters Darlene Solkoski, Judy Kassinger, and Lawana (Norman) Toler; brother Robert Lee (Betty); sisters Eliza Critchfield and Elsie (Don) Hess; sister-in-law Yvonne Shinn; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.