PEARL VAN NEST
Pearl Wilmetta Van Nest, 67, of Bellaire, Ohio, died December 18, 2021, at her home.
She was born July 19, 1954, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Eld Mae Ward Van Nest.
Pearl was a former employee of Gulla’s in Bellaire. She was a member of the Son’s of Italy, the IAC and Eagles all in Bellaire.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Joseph Van Nest and a niece, Jamie Lyn Baker.
Pearl is survived by three sisters, Shirley Jean Baker, Sylvia Jean Hood both of Shelbyville, Indiana, and Nancy Toto of Adena; nephew, John M. Baker Jr.; a niece, Jennifer Lyn Hood both of Shelbyville, IN; a grandnephew, Aiden Hood; several cousins, relatives and friends.
Honoring Pearl’s wishes there will be no public services, a private committal service will be held at Armstrong Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg.
Donations may be made to assist the family at gofundme.com and search Pearl VanNest.