COLUMBIANA - Mary R. Rupert, 86, passed away early Thursday morning, August 20 at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana. Mrs. Rupert was born on September 10, 1928, in Edinburg, PA, a daughter of Edward and Edna Paden. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, gardening and canning. Along with her husband J. Vernon Rupert, she belonged to the Columbiana Historical Society and was active in the 4-H. Mary enjoyed spending time with and raising her grandchildren the most. She leaves to cherish her precious memory her seven children, Carol Mentzer of Columbiana, Becky (Paul)Brady of Athens, AL, Debby (Bruce) Maclellan of Lisbon, Tim (Cindy) Rupert of Columbiana, Jackie (Clay Johnson) Rupert of Morningsport, LA, Cindy Taylor of Franklin Square, and Jess (Ann) Rupert of New Springfield; grandchildren Jake, Holly, Sam, Harry "Matt"; great grandchildren Bella, Shelby, Aliyah, Jayden, Elijah, Austin, Jazz; a sister Alberta Paden of Edinburg, PA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and adopted family. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband J. Vernon who passed away August, 1990; two sisters Sarah Kuhn and Ruth Firl and one brother Lloyd Paden. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens, 6086 State Route 7, East Palestine with Pastor John Reed officiating. The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, 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.