Doris Morrison
Doris Morrison, age 98 of Dover, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, while in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
Born May 25, 1921, in Sherrodsville, Ohio, Doris was a daughter of the late Denny and Iva German Dougherty.
Doris was a graduate of the former Sherrodsville High School. During World War II, she was employed as a crane operator at Republic Steel and later in life worked for General Electric at Dover prior to her retirement.
Doris was a longtime member of St. John's United Church of Christ at Dover, the Dover Moose, VFW and the Eagles, where she enjoyed dancing.
Doris is survived by her family, which includes a daughter, Carol J. Pildner Collins of Massillon; her grandchildren, Dennis Pildner and Lisa Reich; her great-grandchildren, Robert, Eric, Sarah, Tiffany, Josh and Tommy; her great-great-grandchildren, Kaden, Mackenzie and Paisley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Morrison; an infant daughter, Sondra Morrison; a daughter, Marsha K. Morrison; her siblings, Daniel Dougherty, Glenn R. German, Roberta D. Wilkin and Nova Harmon; and her special friend and companion, Ray McConnell.
The family will greet guests on Tuesday, June 4 from 1-2 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover, where a service celebrating Doris’ life will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Dover Burial Park.
Memorial contributions in Doris’ name may be directed to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, in gratitude for the care Doris has received the past two years.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Doris by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.GeibCares.com.