Sally Ann Cunningham 1937-2022

She was born March 22, 1937, in Trumbull County, the daughter of the late Leonard and Mildred Wellendorf Goist. Sally was a 1955 graduate of Springfield local High School and was a cheerleader.

She worked her entire life for the Mahoning National Bank, working as a bookkeeper, then to teller and finally to bank manager.

She married Harold Ralph “Chutty” Cunningham on Dec. 16, 1955, and together they raised three sons.

Sally was a very active member of the Bessemer Presbyterian Church, Bessemer Croatian Club, SNPJ, Rotary and Feed My Sheep. During her life, she joyfully volunteered for almost every request or task given to her. She rarely ever said no.

She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Chutty; sons, Bryan (Joy), Terry (Kathy) and Jay (Sheri); her grandchildren, whom she cherished, Daniel (Sherry), Justin (Lauren), Michael (Destini), Corey (Lauren), Cody, Monas (Naomi) and Carly (Ryan); and her great-grandchildren, Carson, Mia, Cora, Vivian, Jayce, Garrett and Wesley. Sally also leaves behind a brother, Richard Goist; and brother-in-law, David (Butch) Ohlin.

She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Leonard and Ted; and sister, Betsy Ohlin.

Hours of visitation for Sally will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at the Terry Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer, and also 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bessemer Presbyterian Church, with a service to follow at 4 p.m.

Memorials can be given to the church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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