Loveline Rose Espenschied

Loveline (Lovie) Rose Espenschied, a longtime Dover resident, died peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2008, in Schoenbrunn Healthcare at New Philadelphia.A daughter of the late Grace Bence and Thomas Connor Sr., Lovie was born August 29, 1927, at Dover. She was a graduate of Dover High School, and was employed by Joy Manufacturing, Union Hospital, and the former Hardesty’s, now known as Union Camp.Survivors include her daughter, Tommye Jo Espenschied of Dover, a sister, Diane (husband Mike) Angioni of Canton, and a sister-in-law, Sarah Connor of Dover. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Espenschied is preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years, Robert (Bobby) Espenschied, who died in 1988, and a brother Tom Connor, Jr.Family and friends will gather for the Espenschied funeral Monday afternoon at 1:30 in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. Burial will follow in Dover Burial Park. There are no public calling hours. To share memories and condolences with the family, please visit the funeral home’s website. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 West Third Street, Dover, OH 44622.