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Diane Roudebush Obituary

Diane Marie Roudebush
age 66, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday evening, March 15, 2015, in her residence, following a lengthy illness. A daughter of Thelma (Moughiman) Whitehair of Sherrodsville and the late John Whitehair, Diane was born in Union Hospital at Dover Dec. 17, 1948.
She was a 1966 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and began working for the former LaFountaine's Department Store. She later took a secretarial position with Joy Manufacturing where she met a young man named J. Alan Roudebush. The couple married on December 21, 1973 and recently celebrated their 41st, anniversary. Following her work at Joy, Diane became employed by the City of New Philadelphia as the Clerk of Council, a position she held for 26 years prior to her retirement.
She was a lifetime member of Calvary United Methodist Church at Sherrodsville as well as a longtime member and active supporter of the New Philadelphia Band Boosters. In her free time, Diane enjoyed creating personalized greeting cards, watching Ohio sports teams and bowling. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her mother and husband, Diane will be deeply missed by two daughters, Denise (Jason) Nelson and Jessica (Kai) Dessecker, all of New Philadelphia; five siblings, John (Eileen) Whitehair, Jr. of Alliance, Karen (John) Evans of Dellroy, Judy (Joe) Walters of Sherrodsville, Jerry Whitehair of Massillon, and Mark Whitehair of New Philadelphia; a sister-in-law, Nancy Whitehair-Graham of Dover; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to her father, Diane was preceded in death by her brother, James Whitehair.
The family will greet guests Thursday, March 19, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. Pastors Ken Ogg and Brian Flood will lead a service celebrating Diane's life in the funeral home's chapel on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Sherrodsville Memorial Gardens. Following the service, all are invited to share in a meal and fellowship in the Social Hall of Calvary United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions in Diane's name may be directed to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 or to Calvary United Methodist Church, 338 S. Church Street Sherrodsville, Ohio 44675. Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Diane by visiting the funeral home's website at www.GeibCares.com.

Published by The Times Reporter on Mar. 17, 2015.
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So Sorry for your loss RIP............Randi May

March 20, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Vicki Hopkins, Aimee (Toland) May & Brandi (Hopkins) Smith

vicki hopkins

March 19, 2015

Dear Friends,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you His peace and comfort.
Prayerfully,
Debbie and John Barr and Sons

John and Debbie Barr

March 18, 2015

Alan, Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Pat Beamer

March 18, 2015

rest in peace Diane

turtle and cathy ravenscroft

March 17, 2015

bob @ cathy ravenscroft

March 17, 2015

So sorry to hear of Diane's passing. Love and Prayers to all the family.
Sandy (Leatherman)Eberhart

March 17, 2015

Karren,
May the Lord bless & watch over you & all your family. Diane will continue on in the Spirit World untill her time of resurrection & you will see her than.
Sincerly.
Bill

William A Baumgardner Sr.

March 17, 2015

Rest peacefully........You will be greatly missed Aunt Di

Bryan, Erin and Kids

March 17, 2015

Judy and family,
We are all thinking of you and your family and missing you at school.

Kassey Mathews and class

March 17, 2015

Alan, Jessica, Denise and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was a good friend and we had some great times together in high school. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and may God be with you and give you peace and comfort during this time.

Linda Deardorff

March 17, 2015

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