Opal Delores Dull, 86, 225 E. Fulton St., Celina, died at 4:59 a.m. May 1, 2009, at The Gardens of Celina.

She was born Jan. 1, 1923, in Mercer County to Ralph and Mary M. Zizelman Shaffer. On Aug. 3, 1940, she married Hugh F. Dull, who died Nov. 23, 2003.

Surviving are her children, Deanna (Larry) Riesen, Fort Wayne, Ind., Monte J. (Rebecca) Dull, Roanoke, Ind., Judy (Michael) Mersman, Thomas (Peggy) Dull, Teressa (George) Kerns and Gena (Phillip) Bittner, all of Celina, and Sonya (Mark) Davis, Fort Myers, Fla.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, John Shaffer; and two sisters, Margaret McCain and Florence Courtney.

She was a homemaker and member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina, and its knitting ministry.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Jeff Conrad officiating. Burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are being handled by Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert.

Condolences can be sent at cowanfh@yahoo.com.