Mary Maxine Espenschied

Mary Maxine Espenschied, 88, of Dover, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2001 at the Hennis Care Centre.

She was a former employee of Belmont Stamping and also worked as a waitress for many years.

Born September 2, 1912 in Fairfield Twp., she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. & Mary B. Grund Patterson.

Maxine enjoyed camping, fishing, sewing and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Takas who died in 1958, and her second husband, Walter ''Buttermilk'' Espenschied who passed away in 1985.

Surviving are:
2 step-daughtersBetty & Wayne Grimes
Shirley Corpman
5 step-grandchildrenBryan Miller, James Grimes, Lynn Corpman, Shelley & Chris Jones, and Paula Corpman
1 step- great grandchild

At Maxine's request there are no calling hours. A public graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 14, at 10:30am in the East Ave. Cemetery at New Philadelphia. Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Maxine by visiting the ''online obituaries'' link on our website at www.tolandherzig.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County.

The Toland-Herzig Funeral Home at Dover is handling the arrangements.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330-343-6132