Shirley Mae Davidson 93, of Columbiana, formerly of Salem, passed

away on Thursday April 17, 2014 following a brief illness. She was born

on July 27, 1920 in Salem, the daughter of the late Charles W. and

Pauline (Schmid) Davidson.

She was a 1938 graduate of Salem High School. After high school, she

worked for a couple of years at the Woolworth's 5 & 10 at the candy

counter. On July 3, 1942, Shirley began working for the EW Bliss

Company in the purchasing department. She worked various secretarial

jobs, and as the telephone operator and as secretary to the assistant

general manager. In 1947 she was promoted to executive secretary to the

general manager, serving under eight general managers. On July 3,

1977 she retired after 35 years with EW Bliss Company.

Shirley was a life long and active member of Holy Trinity English

Lutheran Church, serving in many capacities.

In addition to her work, she served as secretary in most organizations to

which she belonged. Her hobbies included candy-making, baking,

cooking and hosting elegant parties. She enjoyed all kinds of hand crafts,

needlepoint being a favorite. Her thoughtful, generous and caring ways

made her a beloved sister and aunt.

She is survived by her sister Marian Zeigler of Columbiana, nieces and

nephews, Carol (Steve) Humpage of Portland, OR, Joan (Jerry ) Maclin of

St. Paul, MN, William T. Davidson of Nashville, TN, Antoinette (Jim )

Sheen of Phoenix, AZ, Melanie Sheen of Boise, ID, Alan Eckert of

Columbiana, Barbara (Marty) Stampick of Ogden, UT, and Virginia (Gary)

Neville of Columbiana, 9 great nieces and nephews and 6 great-great

nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings,

Charles Davidson and Jane Eckert.

Services will be on Monday, 11 AM in the chapel of Grandview Cemetery

in Salem. The Rev. John Ciardi will be officiating and family will receive

friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Salem High School Alumni

Association 330 East State Street, Salem, Ohio 44460

Arrangements by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and

Cremation Services, Salem. Please go sign the guestbook at