Penwell Turner Funeral Home - Shelby, Ohio

Myrna Sue Seaman

Myrna Sue Seaman, age 74, a lifelong resident of Shelby, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 after a short illness at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital’s Hospice Unit.

Myrna was born on February 20, 1948 in Shelby to the late Donald Paul and Clara Belle (Sisinger) Knee and was a 1966 graduate of Shelby High School. Following high school, Myrna began a career with Shelby Mutual Insurance Company where she was employed for 27 years until its closing. At that time, a forced career change brought her into the medical coding field at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital where she worked for 15 years until her retirement.

A lifelong avid reader, one of Myrna’s first jobs was working at Marvin Memorial Library. She was a lover of all animals, especially her many cats she adopted throughout her life. Myrna thoroughly enjoyed her retirement and, along with her husband, Art, volunteered many years at the Richland County Fair, attended coffee groups, and loved visiting with friends. She also enjoyed listening to music- collecting many records and CDs.

On September 6, 1972, Myrna married her husband of nearly 50 years, Arthur W. Seaman and he survives. Also surviving are her daughter: Michelle (James) Bryson of Pine Knoll Shores, NC; granddaughters: Kathryn “Katie” Bryson and Margaret “Maggie” Bryson; other relatives and many friends. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends are welcome on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a procession to Oakland Cemetery will immediately follow calling hours. Graveside services will take place at Oakland Cemetery upon the procession arrival from the funeral home (around 1:15 pm).  Memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice or The Richland County Humane Society.

Condolences may be expressed by leaving a comment on Myrna’s obituary on the funeral home’s website, www.PenwellTurner.com, or Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.

Memories & Condolence

  1. Pastor James Robinson says:

    Dear Art,
    My heart aches for you and your family. Myrna was a kind, loving, and giving person and she will be missed by so many. My prayers are with you, friend.
    Pastor James Robinson

  2. Jo Ann Andrews says:

    Dear Art,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
    Sincerely,

    Jo Ann Andrews

  3. Ron & Eileen Mawhorr says:

    Our deepest sympathy to the Seaman family

  4. Dan Ebersole says:

    Deepest condolences to Art and Family! Myrna was a great person always with a kind word to say. She and Art are great neighbors & she will be missed by many. Send prayers for you all God Bless

  5. Chuck Shealy says:

    Seaman family, so very sad to hear of your loss. Myrna was a very pleasant and friendly classmate, wishing Art and his family condolences and heartfelt sadness in their loss.

  6. Brigette Harrison says:

    Dear Michelle and family, I so enjoyed Myrna’s sweet ways and smile. Thinking of you with my sincerest condolences. God bless you all, Brigette

  7. Edna Hartz Karnes says:

    Dear Art and family, so so sorry to hear of Myrna’s passing. Always enjoyed running into you and her at the store and talking. I let mom (Jean Hartz) know of her passing. She said she always thought a lot of her too. I pray that in the coming days you are blessed with many precious memories. God bless you, Edna Hartz Karnes

  8. Fran Hartz says:

    Art and Seaman Family,
    I was very saddened to hear of Myrna’s passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this time.
    Fran

  9. Jack and Carol Bryson says:

    Art, Michelle, Jamie and family,
    May time and love bring you peace. So very sorry for your loss. Memories will help ease your sorrows d we are sending our love to all of you.

  10. Jack and Carol Bryson says:

    Art, Michelle, Jamie and family,
    May time and love bring you peace. So very sorry for your loss. Memories will help ease your sorrows and we are sending our love to all of you.

  11. Lana Van Vlerah says:

    Just saw you Michelle and Art and was saddened to read about your mom. Sincere prayers to your family!

  12. Al and Amy Bartosiak says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved working with Myrna at Shelby Insurance. May your memories help ease the pain. Sending healing hugs.

  13. Fred Beeching says:

    Art and family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed.

  14. walt and charlotte butler says:

    So sorry for your loss . Our deepest Sympathy for your family,

  15. Alice Snyder says:

    Art my heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss. It was good to see both at McDonald’s a couple of weeks ago. Prayers for you all.

  16. John Karen Adkins says:

    We are so sorry to hear of Myrna’s passing. She was such a good friend to Karen ever since they worked together at Shelby Mutual. Sending our prayers and condolences. We will see her again one day in Heaven!

  17. Robert Ross says:

    Our sympathy to the family. Myrna was a next door neighbor when I lived on Auburn Street. I mowed her parents grass. They were good neighbors May she Rest In Peace.

  18. Darrell and Marilyn Shepherd says:

    So sorry to hear of Myrna passing. Always enjoyed talking with Myrna. Such a sweet lady. Our deepest condolences. Prayers for all of the family and you

  19. Christine Clabaugh says:

    Art & Michelle & Family,

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Myrna will be missed. I enjoyed the years I got to work with her. She was always there to help in anyway she could. Always sharing amazing recipes. Much love and prayers for all of you.

    Christine

  20. Mindy Utz says:

    My deepest condolences.

  21. Connie Lambert says:

    Myrna was one of the nicest women I have ever known. My deepest condolences.

  22. Mark and Holly Korbas says:

    Art and Shelley and family,
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Myrna was such a wonderful person and we always enjoyed our visits when we ran into each other! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers throughout the coming days…

  23. Bob & Sue Stover says:

    Art & family please accept our sincere sympathy on your loss. Myrna was a very special person & will be missed by everyone.

  24. Ann Cooper says:

    Art and family I am so sorry to hear about Myrna. I knew her from Shelby Insurance Company and them through Art at Pioneer CTC. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as I will not be able to attend.

  25. Pat Weaver says:

    Dear Art and family, I am so sorry to hear of Myrna’s passing. She was such a sweet lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you

  26. Joni Young says:

    My sincere sympathies to you Art and your family
    I only met and talked with her a few times but could tell she was a caring person Keeping you in
    Prayers and thoughts

  27. Bob and Jackie Felter says:

    Art and family,
    So very sorry to hear about Myrna. Such a nice person.

  28. Cheryl Depler says:

    Art,
    My sincere condolences to you and your family.

  29. Bonnie Elias says:

    Dear Art and Michelle and family,
    Much sympathy in the passing of dear Myrna. She was a special lady.
    May God grant you comfort in your grief.

  30. John & JoAnn Waldruff says:

    Art ~ we are saddened with the news of your dear wife’s passing. You have our deep, sincere sympathy. May God bless you and your family with strength and comfort. John & JoAnn

  31. Sue Salyers says:

    Dear Art and family, Our deepest condolences. May our Lord wrap His arms around each of you and give you comfort and peace. May your sweet memories help to fill the hole left in your heart.
    Thinking of you all and sending prayers…. With Love, Sue & Lee Salyers

  32. Barb adkins says:

    My prayers are with you Art. Myrna was such a good person. She will be so missed. My heart aches for you my friend

  33. Rosemary (Frangella) Reidel says:

    Art, Shellie and Family — So very sorry to hear of Myrna’s death. We had lots of fun times working together at the Mutual. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

  34. Judy Caporini says:

    Art and family,
    So sad to hear of Myrna’s passing. May God wrap you in His loving arms…..

  35. Lynn cooke says:

    Dear Art and family, ours deepest sympathy for your loss. May peace be with you. We will say a special prayer for you on Sept 6. Sincerely, Fred and Lynn Cooke

  36. Sue & Al Vogel says:

    Art, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
    Myrna was such a sweet lady and she will be missed.

  37. Monte Holmes says:

    may the peace of the Lord be with Art and family during this difficult time.

  38. Tom Hadley says:

    Art it’s so sad to hear of of Myrna’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. She was a wonderful lady. Bless you all.

  39. Tracey Howerton says:

    Art, Michelle, Jamie and family,
    I was so sorry to learn that Myrna fell ill so suddenly, and that she has passed on. When I think of Myrna, I think of her wonderful sense of humor and dry wit. She was a gem. You all are in my thoughts!

  40. Nancy (Artz) Lantz says:

    Art and family, was so saddened to learn of your loss, am sending my deepest condolences and prayers for comfort

  41. Denny Rose says:

    Art and family:

    I am sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for healing.

  42. Jimmy McKinney says:

    Art, Michelle, Jamie and family I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady.

  43. Jan Alt says:

    Dear Art & Family,
    Sending my Sincerest Condolences for your loss. Myrna was a special lady with a very compassionate heart. She will be missed.

  44. Deborah A Lechien says:

    I know that this won’t make you feel any better,but my Mom was waiting for Myrna to take her into the loving arms of the Lord. You have my sincere condolences.

  45. Deb and Tess Love says:

    Dear Art and Michelle
    We are so sorry to hear of Myrna’s passing. She always had a sweet smile and and welcome laugh. May your lifetime of memories wrap your heart at this difficult time. Our love and prayers to you and your families.

  46. Bob Philbrick says:

    Sorry for your loss you are in our prayers and thoughts. Bob and Cindy

  47. Jim Wilkinson says:

    My heartfelt prayers go out for you!
    Jim Wilkinson & family

  48. Pam Bell says:

    Art and family: So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  49. Cathy Dodge says:

    Art, Michelle & family, My deepest sympathies for your loss. Myrna was a kind & sweet person. She will surely be missed by many.

  50. Deb Curren says:

    I am so sorry to learn of Myrna’s passing. It is testament to her kindness all the wishes from her Mutual family. My mom,Shirley Boardman, always spoke highly of her Two beautiful women

  51. Barbara J. Eakins says:

    Art, sincere sympathy to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

    Jim and Barb

  52. Dave McQuown says:

    We offer our sympathy, Art, as you mourn the loss of your dear wife, Myrna. She is remembered from Pioneer for her smile and friendliness. Dave & Bonnie

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