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Ann Mossbarger, 88, of Bloomingburg, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, at 12:02 a.m. at her residence.
Ann was born March 24, 1924, in Greenfield, OH to Harry and Blanche Watkins Curtis. She lived her early life in New Vienna; was a 1940 graduate of New Vienna High School and received a bachelor's degree in journalism from The Ohio State University in 1945. While at Ohio State, she was the first female business editor of The Lantern, the school newspaper. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and remained an active lifetime member.
She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church where she was a member of Faith Circle of the United Methodist Women and for many years taught Sunday school and the Bethel Bible Study. She enjoyed 50 years in her bridge club with her special friends.
On September 8, 1945 she married Dr. Donald E. Mossbarger and assisted him throughout the years with his veterinary practice and later with Midland Acres, while also rearing five children. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her children JoAnn Sedgwick of Cincinnati and her friend, Terry Cross, Dr. John Mossbarger and his wife, Kyle, of Washington Court House, Jeannie Bihl and her husband, Steve, of Bloomingburg, Jay Mossbarger and his wife, Brenda, of Washington Court House and Jan Cobb and her husband, Glen, of New Holland; eleven grandchildren, Jodi (Matt) Chandler of Shelbyville, KY, Jamie (Kyle) Butts of Upper Arlington, Jill (Chris) Cottrill of New Holland, Jason (Mary) Bihl of Washington Court House, Jon (Nicole) Bihl of Nappanee, IN, Jennifer (Sam) Cathey of Warrior, AL, Justin Bihl of Bloomingburg, Jake Mossbarger of Washington Court House, Jackie Cobb of Lexington, KY, Jenna Cobb of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL and Josie Cobb of New Holland; ten great grandchildren and three additional great grandchildren soon to be born.
The funeral will be Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church in Washington Court House with the Rev. Mick Whistler, pastor at the church, and Mell Wickensimer, director of visitation, officiating. Burial will follow in the Bloomingburg Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 301 E. Market St. or Hospice of Fayette Co., Inc., P.O. Box 849, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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Jay, So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
Gary Combs
January 9, 2013
We Are So Sorry For Your Loss,Your Wife& Mother Was A Great Lady. Jim&Edna Cowman
January 9, 2013
My condolences to all the family...
Joan Speece
January 9, 2013
Mrs. Mossbarger was one of those women that leave you with a lasting impression. I always remember her smiling. My condolences to her family and especially Doc.
Lorri Marting Love
January 9, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family.
Ed Patterson
January 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was so engaging and a wonderful conversationalist. Whenever I visited with Joann she always made me feel so warm and welcome. Again my sincere ondolences.
Linda Meier
January 7, 2013
We always loved visiting with your mom she was always so kind and fun to be with and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.........We send our prayers and thoughts Paul and Pat Phillips
Paul and Patricia Phillips
January 7, 2013
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