Blossom N. Colwell, 90 of New Springfield, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, May 7, 2009 at her home. She was born July 5, 1918 in Poland, Ohio, the daughter of John and Ada (Williams) Persing. Mrs. Colwell was a life long area resident. Blossom worked 12 years at Howard Johnsons on the turnpike as a manager until her retirement in 1967. She attended the Free Methodist Church of New Middletown and was active in T.O.P.S. and was a past member and president of the Ladies Auxiliary Triangle Post #2799 of New Springfield. Blossom was preceded in death on November 14, 2002 by her husband Irvin "Bud" Colwell Jr, whom she married on March 27, 1937. She is survived by two sons, Buddy (Ginny) Colwell and John (Jo) Colwell both of New Springfield, Ohio; one sister, Marjorie Morlan of New Middletown; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Colwell was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene Gerner and two brothers, William who died as a young child and Donald Persing. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Free Methodist Community Church with Rev. Hal Haire officiating. Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima and one hour prior to the funeral service from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009 at the church. Burial will be in Lake Park Cemetery.