Helen M. Barr

Helen M. Barr, 91, a lifelong resident of Dover died Thursday, February 17, 2011 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover.

Helen retired in 1982 from the former Wilmar Furniture Company at Dover was a seamstress for many years.

Born June 18, 1919 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl (Kline) Halter.
Helen was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church at Dover where she volunteered in the nursery for many years. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. A graduate of Dover High School, Helen enjoyed golfing and bowling in her earlier years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard G. Barr Sr. on June 6, 2000.

She will be sadly missed by her son Richard (Sue) Barr Jr. of New Philadelphia and daughter Lois (Jim) Keller of Uhrichsville; grandchildren Wendy (DJ) Kourie of Dover, Kim (Russell) Volkert of Dover, Todd (Susan) Barr of Bolivar and Jill (Mark) Drobney of Dover; eleven great grandchildren Tyler and Cortney Kourie, Caitlin and Arica Volkert, Amber and Brittany Contini, Nicholas, Cameron, and Aubrie Barr and August and Aiden Drobney.

In addition to her husband and parents, Helen was preceded in death by three brothers Ray, Dale, and Jackie Halter.

Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park in New Philadelphia with Rev. Donald Rice officiating. Those who may wish to express a fond memory of Helen may sign the online guestbook by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, 216 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, Ohio 44622

TOLAND-HERZIG, DOVER
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