Rilynn Grace Cooke

Rilynn Grace Cooke, the infant daughter of Bret and Nancy Cawrse Cooke of New Philadelphia, died shortly after she was born Friday, June 24, 2005 in Union Hospital.

In addition to her parents, Rilynn is survived by: her big sister, Makenna Cooke of the home; paternal grandparents, Bob (Mary Lou) Cooke of Lexington and Janet Bracken of New London; maternal grandparents, Tom (Pat) Cawrse of New London; paternal great-grandmother, Betty Cooke; three uncles, Alan (Amy) Cawrse, Keith (Kari) Cawrse and Mark (Becky) Cawrse; and two aunts, Kim Cooke and Shannon Bracken.

In celebration of her family�(TM)s faith, and the hope they had for Rilynn, Jim Borton will officiate a memorial ceremony Monday, June 27 at 2:30 p.m. in New Philadelphia�(TM)s First Christian Church. The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a message of encouragement may sign the online register book for Rilynn by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home�(TM)s website.

The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to either: First Christian Church Youth Ministries, 104 3rd St., NW New Philadelphia, or to the Union Hospital Maternity Expansion, 659 Boulevard, Dover.

Arrangements are being handled through the care of the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

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