Ruby P. Bozman

Ruby P. Bozman, 90, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover.

A daughter of the late William and Olive Maude (Leatherman) Kappler, Ruby was born December 8, 1916 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Ruby spent the first 20 years of her life living on the family farm in Baltzley Valley at New Philadelphia. She graduated from Midvale High School in 1935. After marrying Jack Bozman, she moved to Mineral City for a few years and then relocated to Ashville, Ohio where she resided for four years. Ruby then returned to New Philadelphia where she resided until 1995 when she moved to New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover, Ohio. As a young girl, Ruby was a member of Roxford United Methodist church where she played the piano and sang in the choir. Upon her return from Ashville she became a member of the New Philadelphia Church of the Nazarene.

As a young woman, Ruby worked for the former Belmont Enameling Company and then went to work in an airplane factory at the start of World War II. During this time, she worked as a riveter that helped build planes used during the war. In 1951, Ruby was hired to work for the Tuscarawas County Aide for the Aged (Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services) and worked there until her retirement in 1982 after 31 years of service. Prior to her retirement, she became the personal secretary to the director of the department.

Ruby’s passion in life was being there for her family. She dearly loved her daughter, Sandy Hershberger, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She spent much of her life babysitting and involved in the lives of those she loved. Ruby enjoyed creative hobbies such as ceramic, sewing, quilting, gardening and shopping. One of her greatest pleasures was traveling extensively with her family. Ruby walked daily and enjoyed her nightly bowl of ice cream.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandy K. Hershberger of New Philadelphia; two grandchildren, Tammy Tully and Perry (Linda) Hershberger both of New Philadelphia; four great-grandchildren, Melina Tully and Aaron, Kayla and Adam Hershberger; a sister, Patty (Keith) Johnson; a brother, Kenneth (Betty) Kappler; nephews, Mark (Rondee) Kappler, Brian (Amy) Johnson and Gary (Billie) Johnson; and two nieces, Marlene (Don) Everhardt and Judy Palmer.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Jack Bozman; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Wade Palmer; a brother, Mendel Kappler; and a nephew, Keith Palmer.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia and again on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service celebrating Ruby’s life will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Chapel with Chaplain David Rodweller officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia. A memorial reception will be held in the Geib Family Center at New Philadelphia following the committal service.

Contributions may be made in Ruby’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4815 Munson Street NW, Canton, OH 44718.