NORTH LIMA - Doris J. Whan, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 7 at The Assumption Village in North Lima. She was born on June 10, 1924 in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles and Helen (Allen) Paulin. She graduated from Springfield Local High School in 1942. She married William Whan on March 17, 1943. They celebrated their 70th Wedding anniversary in 2013, surrounded by their family. Doris was a life-long member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Springfield, where she served as church organist for many years. She was active in the Lydia and Ruth Circles, and the Women of the Church. She also played the piano for community events such as the Messiah and she gave piano lessons. Her life was about the church, family, music, and friends. She maintained contact with her school classmates all her life. She leaves to cherish her precious memory her two daughters Carolyn Riggins of New Middletown and Kathy (Jim) Whan-Marko of Mentor; a son Michael (Jane) Whan of Girard; two grandchildren Lori Dellick and Brian (Ashley) Whan; and three great grand-daughters Lanna, Cara, and Victoria. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William who passed away July 24, 2014, and her brother Gerald Paulin. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 13519 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, with Pastor Aimee Raymond and Pastor Larry Klinker officiating. The family invites friends to a luncheon, which will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 13 one and a half hours prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the church. The family would like to thank the staff, nurses, and caregivers at Glenellen, Sunrise, and Assumption for their wonderful care of Mom. We are forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in Doris's memory to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of New Springfield, 13519 Woodworth Road, New Springfield, OH 44443. The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.