Barbara A. Devault

Barbara A. DeVault, 79, of Dover, went home to be with the lord peacefully with her loving daughters by her side, on October 19, 2009 at Schoenbrunn Healthcare in New Philadelphia.

Born on June 30, 1930, in New Philadelphia, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Florence Harper Dupler.

She married, William DeVault, on October 11, 1969. William preceded her in death on July 20, 1998. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Jerry Dupler; her sister, Dolores Fragasse; two grandsons, Michael and Kevin Proper; and her daughter in-law, Suzanne Proper.

Barbara enjoyed working as a press operator for Dover Molded Products. She retired after 23 years of service.

She traveled all over the United States and always looked forward to a road trip. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Barbara was a very generous and loving mother, grandmother and friend. Her family was very important to her.

She was a member of New Life Church of God and the Tops Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #1504 which are both in Dover.

She will be sadly missed by her five sons; Daniel (Louann) Proper, Paul Proper, and Thomas Proper, all of Florida, Douglas Proper of North Canton, and Dennis Proper of Parral; three daughters, Rebecca Dye of New Philadelphia, Barbara (Daniel) Saunders and Sue (Timothy) Beachy both of Brightwood; her sister, Juanita (Bill) Page of Dover; her brother in-law, Henry Fragasse of Dover; her two sisters-in law, Emma Jane Dupler of Dover and Betty Dupler of Greenville, SC, her step-son, Jeff DeVault; as well as many grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind, Marjorie Croft of Barberton, who was one of her closest friends for 70 years.

A celebration of Barbara's life will take place at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory in Dover on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:00 pm with Pastor Brian Flood officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens in Dover. Following the service of committal, a meal will take place at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center in Dover. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:00 pm.

Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Barbara may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Toland-Herzig
Dover
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com