Mary E. (Spinder) Edwards, 85, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born May 23, 1934 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late John and Stella (Franczak) Spinder.

Mary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry. She was a member of the Martins Ferry Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary for over 35 years in support of her husband's longtime involvement with the department.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Alfred "Jimmy" Edwards, her son, Alfred J. Edwards, Jr. and a brother, John Spinder.

Surviving are her children; David (Patty) Edwards of St. Clairsville, OH, Jimmy (Michelle) Edwards of Martins Ferry, and Linda (Clyde) Bondy of Unionville, MO, eight grandchildren; David J., Michael H., Derek A., James C., Megan N. and Jordan A. Edwards and Jennifer A. Bratton and Clyde F. Bondy, III and eleven great grandchildren and a sister, Katherine Hood of Martins Ferry.

Family and friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry OH. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 20 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry with Rev. Tom Marut officiating. Burial follows in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.

Christian wake services will be held Tuesday at 7:30 at the funeral home.

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