Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler

Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away in Aultman Hospital on July 1, 2016 following a sudden illness.

Born in Dover on August 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Harold and Hilda Lucille (Baker) Enold.

After completing her formal education at New Philadelphia, Beebe served as an executive housekeeper at Country Club Retirement Center for 30 years.

She was a member of the Lady Eagles, Moose, and VFW. Beebe also loved to dance and was an avid bowler at Kinser Lane.

On May 25, 1983, she married her loving husband, James T. “Jim” Kappler of New Philadelphia. She will also be deeply missed by her two daughters, Jane (Steve) Martinelli of Dover and Jean Frantz of New Philadelphia; her granddaughters, Katie Martinelli of Columbus and Hilary Bache; her step-children, Kay Himonetos, Michael, Patrick, and Don Kappler; and her step-grandchildren, Brandon Plein, John Himonetos, and Joshua Kappler; her great-grandson, Collin Bache; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Beebe was preceded in death by her sisters, Judith Cronebaugh Bruce and Edna Jane Gilmore.

A memorial service celebrating Beebe’s life will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home Chapel in New Philadelphia on Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. with visitation from 5 to 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions in Beebe’s memory may be directed to the American Heart Association, 4682 Douglas Circle NW, Canton, Ohio 44718.