Ruth Meese obituary

  • February 19, 2010
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Ruth M. Meese, 87, of Dover, formerly of Brightwood, New Philadelphia, and Florida, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born March 19, 1922, in Midvale, Ruth was a daughter of the late John W. and Mary Thomas. She was a 1940 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. Best known to her family and friends affectionately as Ruthie, she’ll be remembered for her sense of humor and excellent cooking and baking skills. She was an active member of Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, New Philadelphia, where she served as an elder until illness prevented her from attending. She loved the warm and sunny winters in Florida, maintaining several homes there since 1971. Surviving are sons, M.A. “Pede” (Jean) Meese of New Philadelphia and John Meese (partner, Todd Zoscak) of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two granddaughters, Shelley Harmon of New Philadelphia and Pam (Tim) Anderson of Parma; three great-grandchildren, Travis and Emily Harmon and Seth Anderson; sister, Lura Jean “Lu” (Dale) Kreisher of Dover; brothers-in-law, Norman (Molly) Meese of Bowling Green and Art Heidenreich of New Philadelphia; sisters-in-law, Nedra Thomas of New Philadelphia and Doris Meese of Sugarcreek; two special nieces, Janie Huffman and Jill (Jeff) Hootman, both of Dover, and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard F. Meese, whom she married in 1941; son, Thomas Meese; sister, Jessie Seymour; brother, John W. Thomas Jr.; sister-in-law, Mildred Heidenreich; and brother-in-law, Harold Meese. Memorial services were held Feb. 13, 2010, at the Linn-Hert-Geib chapel, with Pastor Sue Koenig officiating. Private cremation with inurnment in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens is planned. To share memories and condolences with the family, visit www.geibcares.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuscarawas County Historical Society, P.O. Box 462, New Philadelphia 44663; Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, 2200 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia 44663; or to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. Third St., Dover 44622.


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