Vera W. Hupp Kirkbride, 87, of East Liverpool died on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman OH. She was born on July 12, 1927 in Rinards Mill OH, a daughter of the late Thomas and Chloe Bigley Hupp.
Vera was a graduate of New Matamoras High School class of 1945 and was a Protestant by faith. She worked in a factory in Marietta making airplane parts during WWII.
She is survived by two sons: Thomas Kirkbride and his wife Nancy of Lisbon OH, Gary Kirkbride and his wife Jeri of Atwater OH; a daughter: Barbara Baughman and her husband Larry of Columbiana OH; a brother: Carl Hupp of New Matamoras OH; seven grandchildren: Doug Baughman, Jennie Passmore, Myra Kilgore, Amy Coontz, Sarah Julian, Kyle Kirkbride and Brenna Raddish; and 14 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents: Vera was preceded in death by her husband Marion Kirkbride whom she married on August 10, 1946, four brothers: Heber, David, Orval and Mervyn Hupp and two sisters: Edith Anders and Wadna Yockey.
Services will be held on Thursday March 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Calcutta Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes with Rev. Mark Wildes officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Calcutta Chapel on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation: 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 and the Lisbon Lions Club: P.O. Box 383, Lisbon, Ohio 44432.
Barb, our prayers are with you and your family at the passing of your mother.
Barbara, Tom and Gary, I have many fond memories of Aunt Vera. She was like a second mother to me. I enjoyed the many phone conversations we had. I also recall the family gatherings at your house in Lisbon and last year’s family reunion. She was a wonderful person with a warm smile for all. We regret we cannot be with you in your time of grief and express our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Always Ron and Phyllis Anders and Family
I am sorry for your loss Barb. I pray that the Lord enfold you and your family in his arms . Hold on to the stories and memories you will hear for many years to come.Love ya all Darlene
Our love and sympathy are at its deepest to you all; We loved Vera like a Mom. Such a sweet loving, giving soul she was.
PRAYING for you all during this sad time. May OUR LORD wrap his loving arms around you and comfort all with HIS great love giving you peace now and in the coming days!!! Loved your mom, Barb. Never saw her without that BEAUTIFUL smile!!!!! Rest in peace Vera. Let the parties begin with Merle and all your loved ones!!!! Much LOVE, Nancy
Sorry for your loss she was an amazing Lady rest in peace and watch over everybody
we will sure miss you grandma.love Doug,Leia,Haylee,and Shelby