Mary E. Bower

Mary E. Bower, 97, of New Philadelphia went to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born February 8, 1915 in Rockhill, Ohio she was the last surviving child of the late Walter and Mary Hanson Hess. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Bower on May 14, 1998; son, Donald Bower; six brothers, seven sisters and one great granddaughter.

Mary was a very hard worker who was employed at Canton Drop Forge during WW II, Cardinal Products in Canton, Dover Sat-Iron, Harry Clever Restaurant and Snyder Manufacturing. She was a member of the Dover Foursquare Gospel Church and its Rejoice Fellowship and the AARP.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Brad (Carol) Bower of New Philadelphia, Brian Bower and Jeffrey Bower; four great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover with Pastor David Wing officiating. Interment will be at the Dover Burial Park. Friends can call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Mary may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to Foursquare Gospel Church at 302 East Slingluff Ave., Dover, Ohio 44622.