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Robert B. White

December 4, 1913 — December 30, 2002

Robert B. White Sr., 89, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, December 30, 2002 at his son’s home, following an extended illness.Born in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Warren and Hannah Burns White and was the owner and operator of the former White’s Jewelry in Carrollton. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in New Philadelphia and following his retirement continued his jewelry work at various senior citizen centers, volunteering his time to repair jewelry for free. He was a former goodwill ambassador for the state of Florida and had also served as an advocate for crime victims in Florida.His wife, the late Eleanor White, preceded him in death January 24, 2000. Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (John James) Sullivan of Sparta, New Jersey and Marianne (Steve) Fixel of Newcomerstown; three sons, Robert B. (Mary) White Jr. of Carrollton, William B. (Yvonne) White of Hudson and Richard B. (Jill) White of New Philadelphia; a sister, Doris Corrigan of Rochester, New York; fifteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, numerous foster grandchildren and foster great grandchildren. A daughter, Anna Mary White and a sister are also deceased.A funeral mass will be held Thursday, January 2, 2003 at 2:30 PM at Sacred Heart Church in New Philadelphia with Msgr. George J. Schlegel officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery in New Philadelphia. Visitation will be held Thursday from 1 to 2 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Sacred Heart Church, 139 Third Street NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio, 44663.

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