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Dorothy E. Young
Dorothy E. Young, 91, of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Wednesday,
October 2, 2019, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville,
Ohio.
She was born on May 25, 1928, in West Manchester, Ohio to the late
Russell and Edith (Kesler) Rhoades.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her
husband of 35 years, Marlin D. Young, who passed away on September 24,
2019; her son, Lloyd Defibaugh; and her sisters, Ruth Comer and Marie
Collier.
Dorothy loved her family and was a mother figure to many people. She
enjoyed being a farm wife and loved to tend to the livestock and drive
the tractors. She spent many years delivering eggs throughout Richmond
and the surrounding areas. Dorothy was an amazing cook and enjoyed
baking. She would pick cherries from their cherry tree on the farm and
would make the best cherry pies around.
She graduated from Hollansburg High School. After her farming years,
Dorothy worked for GTE in Richmond for over 25 years. Dorothy
participated in Bible Study Fellowship in Richmond for numerous years.
She and her husband, Marlin, attended a non-denominational church in
Eaton, Ohio.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Mickie (Duane) Brim of Winchester,
Indiana, Marjorie Defibaugh of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Connie Miller
of Richmond, Indiana; her 9 grandchildren; her 20 great grandchildren;
her 10 great-great grandchildren; her stepchildren, Craig Young of West
Covina, California, Michael Young of Phelan, California, LaNice Young
of Columbus, Indiana, and Alex Young of Dearborn, Michigan; her 3 step
grandchildren and her step great grandchildren; and her sister, Naomi
Rank.
A celebration of Dorothy’s life will take place at 11:00 AM on
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus,
with Pastor Greg Swenson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmound
Cemetery in New Madison.
Guests may visit with Dorothy’s family on Saturday, from 10:00 AM until
the time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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