Joan Elaine Nutter

Joan Elaine Nutter, age 65, of Cortland, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at her residence after a courageous seventeen year battle with cancer. She was born on August 26, 1942 in Amherst, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lawrence C. Murray and the late Virginia F. Lee. Mrs. Nutter was employed by Best Western Hotels as the Manager of Housekeeping for 30 years, retiring in 1992. She loved shopping, especially at thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales. She donated regularly to many local organizations and enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joan will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Her husband, Bruce N. Nutter, whom she married on December 5, 1978, preceded her in death on June 23, 2004. She is survived by two daughters, Misty Gee (Richard) Williams of Cortland and Eva (Bill) Davis of Warren. Four sons, Rodney (Cindy) Donald of Warren, Craig Lossen of Warren, Eric (Sonya) Davis of Warren and Steve (Gail) Rodepouch of Warren. Four sisters, Mary Beth Hartley of Greenwich, Ohio, Marlene Fobes of Cortland, Anita Murray of Cortland and Carol (Jim) Kocher of Norwalk, Ohio. Two brothers, Tilton Bowen of Kentucky and Mike (Dana) Murray of Norwalk, Ohio. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel, 164 North High Street, Cortland, Ohio, where a Memorial service will be held on November 12, 2007. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Niles City Cemetery. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at: www.shaferwinanschapel.com