Henrietta Haskett

Henrietta Haskett, 90, of Dover passed away surrounded by her loving family and closest friends, Saturday, January 11, 2014 following a brief illness.

Born October 7, 1923 in Midvale, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Adele Concini. Henrietta completed her formal education at Midvale High School, and enjoyed visiting with her classmates throughout her lifetime at class reunions.

Up until her recent illness, Henrietta had served as a Deputy Clerk for the Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts Office since 1993. She loved her job and was an inspiration to her co-workers.
Henrietta was hard working, honest, nonjudgmental, unassuming and selfless. She was loved for her cheerfulness, sharp mind, wonderful sense of humor, integrity, kindness and generosity.
Henrietta was a prolific knitter and avid puzzler who enjoyed reading and gardening and was a big Cleveland Indians fan. She was famous for her homemade apple butter, her lemon pie and her own special and delicious recipe for gnocchi which was requested by many. She was very loving, giving and tenderhearted, a great animal lover, especially her recently deceased Cairn Terrier, Hannah.

She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Loretta and Geoff Marion of Bristol, Rhode Island and her son and his wife, Fred and Kelly Haskett of Defiance, MO. Henrietta was a loving aunt to Dave (Linda) Mazzie, Sandy Ogle, Larry (Denise) Graham, Trish (Larry) Kluener and Eugene Bertolini and best friend to Greta Baker of Dover.

In addition to her parents and siblings, Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph who passed away May 27, 1968.

Visitation will be held in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover on Monday, January 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cremation will be cared for through Geib’s and a memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date.

She devoted her life to family and friends and was dedicated to helping others. The family is requesting that memorials be made in Henrietta’s name to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.