M. Kathryn Stein

M. Kathryn Stein, 99, of Dover passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2011 following a brief illness.

Born July 3, 1912 in Coshocton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Earl and Clara Carter Mains.

After graduation from West Lafayette High School in 1930, Kathryn attended Art School in Columbus, Ohio. A talented painter, she brought joy to her family and friends with her many beautiful paintings. She loved the beauty and serenity of Atwood Glenns, where she and her husband, the late Robert T. Stein lived for many years.

Kathryn was a loving and dedicated spouse, parent, grandparent and friend. She was strengthened by her Christian faith, and was a great inspiration to her family as she aged with dignity and courage.

For many years, she attended the New Cumberland United Methodist Church.

She will be sadly missed by her children; Clarajean "CJ" (Andrew) Struhar recently of The Villages of Florida, but soon to be residing in Dover, Thomas (Colleen) Stein of Tampa, FL, James M. (Dorothy) Stein of Strasburg; grandchildren, Steven (Marla) Struhar of Dover, John (Jill) Struhar of Lynchburg, VA, Kathy (Ken) West of Dover, Susan (Mike) Bell of New Philadelphia, Stephanie (Scott) Elliot of Scottsdale, AZ, Stacy (Gary) Soracchi of East Hampton, CT, Scott (Jessica) Stein of Annapolis, MD, Seth (Nicole) Stein of Orlando, FL, Ryan Stein of Tallahasee, FL, Quentin Singleton of Dover and Morgan Stein of Hilliard, OH; a daughter in-law, Kathy Nepsa of Dover; 20 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two brothers; Charles and Harold Mains; two sisters, Edith Doyle and Irma Parks; two sons, John S. Stein and Robert M. Stein; and a grandson, Dale Stein.

A memorial celebration of Kathryn's life will take place at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm with Rev. Welton Stein officiating. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Following the service, a meal will be served at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center.

Those unable to attend, or who would like to share a fond memory of Kathryn may do so by visiting the "Obituaries and Flowers" link on the funeral home's website.

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