Mary Jane Battalio

Mary Jane Battalio, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, February 22, 2003, at her residence.Born June 30, 1932, in New Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Henry & Fern Eichel Grove. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Church in New Philadelphia and the New Philadelphia AM Vets. She enjoyed cooking and bowling.Surviving is her husband of 52 years, Anthony C. Battalio, of the home, whom she married in 1950; a daughter, Pattie Battalio of New Philadelphia; two grandchildren, Marci Battalio Bricker and Fred Page, both of Uhrichsville; three great-grandchildren, Anthony M. Battalio of Uhrichsville, Joseph Page of Akron, Tyler Page of New Philadelphia; two sisters, Bonnie (Glen) Lawver of New Philadelphia and Hazel (Jim) Smith of Mineral City; two brothers, Robert (Bessie) Grove of New Philadelphia and Don Grove of West Lafayette; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Cody Bricker; three brothers, Richard, Burt and Jack Grove; two sisters, Lila Vogt and Janet Grove.Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 26, at 1:30 PM at Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia, with Msgr. George Schlegel as celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in New Philadelphia. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 139 Third Street N.E., New Philadelphia, Oh 44663 or Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. Third Street, Dover, Oh 44622.