Wealthie B. Prince 1924-2021

Wealthie was born Dec. 1, 1924, in New Springfield, the daughter of Charles R. and Edith F. Bush.

A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Wealthie was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2017. During her 46 years at Youngstown State University, she taught music, served as the chair of the public ceremonial committee, was coordinator of Student Data Services and associate registrar of records. Upon retirement, she was bestowed the title of administrator emeritus for her outstanding service to the university.

For many years, Wealthie served as the organist and choir director at various churches. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, often making hats, scarves, sweaters and afghans for the Seamen’s Church Institute, family members and the Canfield Fair. Wealthie volunteered countless hours at various church functions for decades. She was very active in her childrens’ and grandchildrens’ lives.

Wealthie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rudolph M. Prince, who passed away July 31, 1990; her parents; and her siblings, Charles Bush and Nin (Bud) Keller.

She is survived by sister-in-law and lifelong best friend, Marilyn Bush; her three daughters, Lorie Prince, Ronie (David) Haurin and Pattie Prince; seven grandchildren, Kerrie (Scott) Wiand, D.J. (Mallory) Haurin, Kyle (Paige) Kesner, Kellie Kesner, Michael (Kimmie) Haurin, Conner (Kaitlyn) Kesner and Carson Kesner; and five great-grandchildren, Kallen, Cameron, Raegan, Logan and Ava.

Private services will be handled by Lane Family Funeral Homes and held at St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Rudy and Wealthie Prince Scholarship in care of YSU Foundation, 655 Wick Ave. Youngstown, OH 44502 (ysufoundation.com, ysuf@ysufoundation.org).

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