Bernice Elizabeth Fincher, 96, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, September 21, 2007 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover.A daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Metzger) Beitzel, Bernice was born May 19, 1911 at New Philadelphia.Bernice attended the former Gribble School at Auburn Township and on July 14, 1928, she married Kadez “Doc” Fincher. Together, Bernice and Kadez raised eight children. Kadez passed away on April 29, 1974.She attended First Assembly of God Church at New Philadelphia for many years and she was a member of the Tuscarawas County Senior Citizens. Bernice enjoyed various activities such as quilting, crocheting, playing cards and especially traveling.She is survived by her children, Darleen (Russell) Ault of Ragersville, Beatrice (Chuck) McIntyre of Tempe, Arizona, Richard (Sharon) Fincher of New Philadelphia, Dale (Judy) Fincher of New Philadelphia, Ken (Cecily) Fincher of Bolivar, Don Fincher of Phoenix, Arizona and daughter-in-law Sue Fincher of Canton; 14 grandchildren; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Adeline Haas of Dover and a dear friend, Ted Ver Hulst of New Philadelphia.Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; two sons, James and Glen Fincher; a grandson, Rick Ault and 14 brothers and sisters.Family and friends may call on Monday, September 24, 2007 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A funeral service celebrating Bernice’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in the Broadway United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia with her son Dale Fincher officiating. Burial will follow in East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia. Following the committal service, a memorial reception will be held in the fellowship hall of the Broadway United Methodist Church.Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and view an online memorial by visiting the funeral home website.Contributions may be made in Bernice’s memory to Broadway United Methodist Church, 120 Church Street SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
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