Dorothy Isabelle Linsmaier, age 88, of Alliance, passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2017, at Aultman Hospital.
She was born November 15, 1928, in Alliance, the daughter of Gaylord and Pauline (Holibaugh) Wearstler.
A graduate of Alliance High School, Kent State University (both Stark and Salem branches), and Malone College, Dorothy worked in real estate sales with Albert Clayton Agency. She was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church.
Dorothy was a Brownie Leader, served with PTA and was a member of the Alliance, Stark County and State Associations of Realtors.
Her greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close family. She enjoyed reading and traveling with her late husband, Ernest.
Survivors include daughter, Kristine (Michael) Fager; son, Douglas (Janet) Linsmaier; grandsons, J. Christopher (Tara) Vargo and Brian (Bliss) Fager; great-granddaughters, Melanie Vargo, Cassidy Vargo, Ella Fager and Adelyn Fager; great-grandson, Matthew (Emily) Harvey; great-great-grandson, Kane Harvey; and all her beloved great-nieces and great-nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; niece, Ann Marie Wearstler; brother, James Wearstler; nephew, Rob Wearstler; sister-in-law, Judy; and husband, Ernest R. Linsmaier whom she married February 4, 1949 and who died March 26, 2016.
Per Dorothy's wishes cremation will take place and interment will be at Ohio West Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman Ohio at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions to be made to Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral home 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
She was born November 15, 1928, in Alliance, the daughter of Gaylord and Pauline (Holibaugh) Wearstler.
A graduate of Alliance High School, Kent State University (both Stark and Salem branches), and Malone College, Dorothy worked in real estate sales with Albert Clayton Agency. She was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church.
Dorothy was a Brownie Leader, served with PTA and was a member of the Alliance, Stark County and State Associations of Realtors.
Her greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close family. She enjoyed reading and traveling with her late husband, Ernest.
Survivors include daughter, Kristine (Michael) Fager; son, Douglas (Janet) Linsmaier; grandsons, J. Christopher (Tara) Vargo and Brian (Bliss) Fager; great-granddaughters, Melanie Vargo, Cassidy Vargo, Ella Fager and Adelyn Fager; great-grandson, Matthew (Emily) Harvey; great-great-grandson, Kane Harvey; and all her beloved great-nieces and great-nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; niece, Ann Marie Wearstler; brother, James Wearstler; nephew, Rob Wearstler; sister-in-law, Judy; and husband, Ernest R. Linsmaier whom she married February 4, 1949 and who died March 26, 2016.
Per Dorothy's wishes cremation will take place and interment will be at Ohio West Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman Ohio at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions to be made to Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral home 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
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