Lola Maye Pierce

Lola Maye Pierce, 81, of Van Wert, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born September 10, 1931, in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Walter and Nora (Barker) Frey. She married George M. Pierce, who survives in Van Wert.

Mrs. Pierce was retired from Tecumseh Packaging Solutions in Van Wert after 22 years of service. She was formerly an avid bowler and was a former member of the local Order of Eastern Star chapter. She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178 in Van Wert.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Michael (Cindy) Pierce of Quincy, Mich., and Mark K. (Dawn) Pierce of Van Wert; a brother, William E. (Rae) Frey of Van Wert; five grandchildren, A. Shane (Jessica) Pierce, Austin E. Pierce, Joesy Maye Pierce, Matt Cox and Michael Cox; five great-grandchildren, Cailey N. Pierce, Tiffany A. Pierce, Levi Storm Pierce, Wesley Wagner and Jaden Wagner; and a great-great-granddaughter, Jersey R. Pierce.

A brother, Frederick Frey, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial: The American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to www.alspachgearhart.com.