Martha E. Olivet, 90, of Strasburg, formerly of Mineral City, died Jan. 8, 2011, at Union Hospital.
Born Nov. 1, 1920, in New Philadelphia, Martha was a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Dessecker. She had retried as a press operator from Dover Molded Products after 27 years of service and attended St. Patricks Catholic Church, Mineral City. In her spare time, Martha enjoyed puzzles, reading, and being with her grandchildren.
A wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, Martha will be sadly missed by daughters, Carol Marks of Strasburg, Linda (Frederick) Beers of Mineral City, Marjorie (James) Homan of Orrville, and Marlene (David) Roadpouch of Bolivar; brother, Leroy (Gloria) Dessecker of Strasburg; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and fivestep-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Olivet; daughter, Janice Garrett; and sister, Erma Adams.
Graveside services will be held Jan. 12, at 11 a.m., in Calvary Cemetery, Dover, with Fr. Ed Keck officiating. There will be no public calling hours.
Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover, is handling arrangements. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Martha may do so at http://www.tolandherzig.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice.
