Helen E. Gerber

Helen E. Gerber, 93, of Dover, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 in the Hennis Care Centre at Bolivar.

She was born October 25, 1916 at New Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Albert & Clara Wolf Murphy.

Helen was a longtime member of Dover's Ruslin Hills Church and was active in its Ladies Guild.

She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially making chicken dinners complete with her "famous" homemade noodles.

Always a smile on her face, she will be remembered for her kind spirit and loving ways. She had a special way with people, and always let those important to her know that they were loved.

On September 11, 1996, her husband, Robert F. Gerber, preceded her in death. Along with her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by: 5 brothers; a daughter-in-law, Linda Gerber; and 2 sons-in-law, George Rothacher and Paul Weigand.

Surviving family members include: three daughters, Betty Rothacher of Dover, Shirley Hendershot of Bolivar, and Lucille (Carl) Logan of Akron; a son, Glen & Patty Gerber of Dover; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren.

Pastor Duane Houser will officiate a service that celebrates Helen's life on Wednesday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover. Following interment at Dover Burial Park, a meal for family and friends will be served at Ruslin Hills Church.

Friends may call in the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Helen by visiting the obituaries link on the funeral home's website.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to either Ruslin Hills Church, 5839 Ruslin Hills Road, Dover or to the Bereavement Fund at Community Hospice, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover

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