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1935 Richard 2005

Richard D. Mears

April 1, 1935 — June 28, 2005

Richard D. “Dick” Mears, 70, a longtime Dover resident, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 in his home.

Born April 1, 1935 at Port Washington, he was the son of the late Homer & Lela Hollingsworth Mears.

He retired in 1996 from the Timken Company at New Philadelphia where he had worked faithfully for over 33 years.

Dick was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He honorably served his country as a member of the Marine Corps during the Korean War, and was a member of the Marine Corps League of Tuscarawas County.

For many years, Dick held a pilot�(TM)s license and enjoyed flying away on day trips or even just flying to Columbus or Wheeling “for a cup of coffee.”

On July 25, 1964, he married the love of his life, Frances Damiene Mears, who survives.

Other survivors include: his brother, Sam (Anna) Mears, and sister Marilyn (Francis) Yarnell, both of New Philadelphia. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and even a great-great niece and a great-great nephew also survive.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Leggett.

A funeral mass will be held in celebration of Dick�(TM)s life on Friday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Homer Blubaugh officiating. Members of the family may call in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover, one-hour prior to mass.

Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery at Dover. Following the burial, family and friends will be received at a reception held in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center on the Boulevard.

There are no public calling hours.

Those unable to attend mass or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Dick by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home�(TM)s website.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to assist with the construction of St. Joseph�(TM)s new Family Life Center, 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover.

Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover is handling the arrangements.

Toland-Herzig
(330) 343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com

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Friday, July 1, 2005

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Friday, July 1, 2005

St. Joseph Calvary Cemetery

Ohio State Rte. 39 NW, Dover, OH 44622

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Friday, July 1, 2005

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