Max J. Cain, 87

EAST LIVERPOOL – Max J. Cain, of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully Friday evening, February 16, 2024, while surrounded by his family at home. He was 87.

Born in East Liverpool, December 15, 1936, he was a son of the late Paul A. and Helen Plummer Cain. A resident of this area all his life, he was a member of the East Liverpool High School Class of 1955. Max worked in the melt shop at Crucible Steel until retiring in 1982. He attended the LaCroft Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Lora L. Hutchison Cain, at home. The couple married September 12, 1956. He is also survived by his three daughters, Sandy Beatty of East Liverpool, Karen Wall and her husband, Bruce, of Calcutta, and Lori Barnhouse and her husband, Eric, of Negley, as well as a son, Dr. Robert Cain and his wife, Christy, of Valley City, Ohio. There are 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by a brother, Richard "Dick" Cain and his wife, Bonnie of Kimbolton, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by an infant son, David Cain, a sister, Betty Jackson, and two brothers, Don Cain and Bill Cain.

Rev. John Smith will conduct a funeral service Monday at 4:00 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home. Friends may visit two hours prior to the service. Following the service, family and friends will gather at the Dawson Family Center for fellowship.

Burial will be at Columbiana County Memorial Park.