Carroll Meese

Carroll D. (Penick) Meese, 85, of New Philadelphia, went to her heavenly home on June 9, 2019 in the Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Edward M. and Violet (Smitley) Penick, Carroll was born January 9, 1934 in Dover.

On October 25, 1950, she married the late Elmer D. Meese, Jr. and together they raised 5 children. He preceded her in passing on November 27, 2008.

Carroll enjoyed history, crocheting, music, bowling, wildlife including birds and squirrels. Most of all, she loved being with her children and family.

She is survived by children, Elmer (Becky) Meese, Mike Meese, Amber (Ted) Ricker, and Robin (Gary) Tumbling; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Meese; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews; and her brother-in-law, Lloyd Meese.

Carroll was preceded in passing by her husband, Elmer D. Meese, Jr.; her parents; her son, Randy; and brothers, Edward and Jerry Penick.

Carroll’s family will hold private services in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia this week. Interment will take place in Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia.

Contributions may be made in Carroll’s memory may be directed to Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.