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1949 Maureen 2016

Maureen E. Herman

September 19, 1949 — August 30, 2016

Maureen E. Herman, 66, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died early Tuesday morning, August 30, 2016 in the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia following a courageous battle with colon cancer and other health issues.
She retired in 2012 from the Claymont Schools where she was a kindergarten teacher for 39 years.

Born September 19, 1949 in Cambridge, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Barbara (Moffett) Tufford. In addition to her parents, Maureen was preceded in death by her son, Sean Herman and brother, William (Bill) Tufford.

She was a 1968 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and received her Bachelors degree from Kent State University. She furthered her studies by receiving her Masters degree from Ashland University. She enjoyed volunteering for Pathway To Wellness, Homeless Shelter and Dress A Child Programs in Tuscarawas County. The true joy in her life was spending time with her grandchildren.

Maureen will be sadly missed by her family that includes her husband of one day shy of 44 years, James W. "Jim" Herman with whom she married on August 31, 1973; a son, Ryan T. Herman of New Philadelphia and daughter, Elizabeth Herman of Massillon; three grandchildren, LaVarion, Tatiana, and Olivia and her sister, Brenda Jenkins of New Philadelphia as well as her canine companion, Schatzie. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

Funeral services celebrating Maureen's life will be held Friday, September 2, 2016 beginning at 11:00am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at Dover with Pastor David Wing officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. A reception will follow in the Famous Endings caf located at the funeral home in Dover. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 5-8pm. Those unable to attend or who would like to share a fond memory can sign the online guestbook by visiting the "obituaries and flowers" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Herman Dalpiaz Memorial Fund c/o the Quaker Foundation, P.O. 627, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 or the Community Hospice House, 716 Commercial Ave. S.W., New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Maureen E. Herman, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, September 1, 2016

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes - Dover

803 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, OH 44622

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Service

Friday, September 2, 2016

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes - Dover

803 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, OH 44622

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Visitation

Friday, September 2, 2016

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Family Gathering

Friday, September 2, 2016

Famous Endings Museum Cafe

803 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, OH 44622

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