Until moving next to Marybelle and Don, I never had much to do with neighbors. Mostly a "Hi, how you doin'?" sort of thing. Well, there'd be none of that with these folks. The door would be always open. She'd seen me at my best and quite nearly my worst. And, with their guidance and help, I learned a whole new way of life in Delaware County. My dream was to have a home in the country. And Marybelle was a big part of that process. The education, the information and the undying support were her trademarks. Missed? Yes. Forgotten? Never. Shalom Marybelle. Shalom.

My deepest sympathy to Don, Mary Freida and all of marybelles family.

RIP Mary belle,

A beautiful lady with a beautiful heart.

Most sincerely

Shirley Firment gill

I am so saddened to hear of Mary Belle's passing. I have known her all my life and we lived together on Long Island with Bill and Harriett and Don and occasional visits from Ellie for a few years. It would take more space than this to tell about all the wonderful experiences, fun and some rather hairy situations we got into. So much fun each . every day. Memories too of Andes, Andes Central and hanging out with Charlotte and having a blast. Those sure were the "good old days" and I think of them often. SInce moving away from Andes, I always tried to stop down to see her for a visit when I was home but as of late, I didn't get back much and when I did, the time was so short that I missed opportunities to spend time with her. We did talk on the phone occasionally and had the opportunity to remember and laugh about out shenanigans. God speed, Mary Belle and always know that it was a real pleasure knowing you all these years and you will be missed by many.

Going back many years to my first year in grade school a new girl came to class in the middle of the year. Her name was MaryBelle Elwood, now Nohejl, and from that day forward she had been my very best friend. On February 28 1959 she was our Maid of Honor at our wedding. Now 61 years later on February 28 we will lay her to rest. Go with God my dear friend. You will be in my heart forever.

Lovingly submitted, Mary Proal