Josephine Fuhrer obituary

  • February 22, 2010
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Josephine T. Fuhrer, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Feb. 18, 2010, at New Dawn Health Care Center, Dover. Born March 17, 1917, in Dover, Josephine was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose Tristano. A 1936 graduate of Dover High School, she retired from Haman’s Tin Shop, where she worked as an office manager for many years. Josephine will be remembered as a hard worker, one who kept her home in spot-free condition while she and her husband operated New Philadelphia’s most widely-known vacuum sweeper repair shop from their residence. She always had warm greetings and a kind word to share with customers as they entered the shop. Her memberships include Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a former choir member, and the Martin Luther Sunday school class. Surviving are her husband, Robert D. Fuhrer, whom she married in 1943; son, Gregory Allen (Cheryl) Fuhrer of New Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Gregory II (Eryn) Fuhrer, Marisa (Tom) Zink, Andrea (Brandon) Bergum, and Douglas Fuhrer; seven great-grandchildren, Antonette and Zachary Fuhrer, Alexandra, Josephine, and Vivian Zink, and Nicholas and Christopher Bergum; sisters, Shirley Contini and Betty Tristano; brothers, Louis, Dave, Richard, and Ernest Tristano, all of Dover, and Jim Tristano of New Philadelphia; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Christine Smith, Margaret Torch, and Mary Fabiano; and brothers, Frank, Ben, and John Tristano. Services were held Feb. 19, 2010, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, New Philadelphia, with Rev. Steven Patrick officiating. Interment was in East Avenue Cemetery. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family at www.geibfuneral.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 202 E. High Ave., Dover 44622.


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