Roselene Lowery

Roselene Lowery, age 68, of New Philadelphia , and a longtime resident of the Mapelton area of Stark County, died early Monday morning, October 24, 2005 in Union Hospital at Dover. Born February 12, 1937, at Paris Ohio, Roselene was one of nine children born to the late Carl and Venda Tressler Clapper. Growing up in such a large household, she learned at a young age the importance of family togetherness. A homemaker her entire life, the family could always count on Roselene to be baking, canning, or preparing a special meal. Later in life, she took great joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her two sons and a daughter, Ronald and his wife Dianna Lowery and Larry and his wife Crystal Lowery all of Dover, and Darla Lowery and her companion Jean Ross of Louisville; five grandchildren; Derek and Devan Lowery of Dover, and Brenden, Mason, and Madison Lowery also of Dover. Mrs. Lowery’s family also includes four brothers; Herbert and Wilbur Clapper of Malvern, Donald and his wife Katherine of East Canton, and Kenneth Clapper of Florida, three sisters; Sarah and her husband Floyd Marshall of Alliance, Norma and her husband Dave Decker of Malvern, and Hazel and her husband Earl Roosa of Toledo, and a brother-in-law; Ray Bobo of Malvern. Roselene spent forty-five years married to the love of her life, the late Everett Lowery. The two were married May 28, 1954, and he preceded her in death on November 17, 1999. Amidst the sadness of this loss, there is joy that the couple are once again united. In addition to her parents and husband, Roselene was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Bobo. Friends are invited to call Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Geib Funeral Center, 5600 North Wooster Avenue at Dover and one hour prior to services Thursday morning at the church. The Rev. Terry Bailey will officiate the funeral ceremony for Mrs. Lowery Thursday morning at 11:00 at the Indian Run Christian Church, 7455 Hillchurch Street in East Canton Â? the same church Roselene and Everett were married in, and have attended since 1954. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery at Malvern. Following the committal service, the ladies of the church will host a reception for family and friends back at the church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian Run Christian Church. 7455 Hillchurch Street, East Canton, OH 44730.