Vicki J. Rogers

Victoria “Vicki” J. Rogers, 72 of Dover, died Saturday, June 29 at Union Hospital, Dover, following an extended illness.Born April 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John & Mary Ambro. Vicki was an active member of St. Joseph Church in Dover. She was a Eucharistic Minister, a Lector and she helped prepare meals for the church. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing and needle work, reading, and taking care of her family. In her earlier years, Vicki played the baritone in community bands.Surviving is her husband of 53 years, Howard H. Rogers, of the home, who she married October 9, 1948; two daughters, Jane (Alan) King of Milwaukee and Lynn Dischinger of Dover; two sons, Gene Rogers and Paul (Linda) Rogers, both of Dover; five grandchildren, Adam and Erin King, Stephanie Dischinger, Joel and Hailey Rogers; a sister, Ethel Ambro of Lore City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.Calling hours will be held Monday, July 1, from 6-9 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia with a Christian Wake Service held at 8:30 PM. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at 10:30 AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Dover, with Fr. William Metzger as celebrant.To express condolences and sign the online guest book, please visit the funeral home website. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 182039, Dept 013, and Columbus, Ohio, 43218-2039.