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Mary Tester Obituary
GREENVILLE — Mary N. Tester, age 88, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living of Greenville. Mary was born November 29, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of the late Adrian and Caroline (Barnhart) Tester.
She was retired from Corning Glass of Greenville and was a member of the Corning Retirees Club. Mary also attended the East Zion Church of Greenville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Michael R. Walter; great niece, Heather Estel; great nephew, Chad Gibbons; brother, William Tester; and a sister, Gladys Byram.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Catherine A. Walter of Troy, Ohio, and Joan Hubert of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Kristen Walter, Ashley Walter and Michael Ray Walter II; sisters, Charlotte Bailey and Dawn Beasecker, both of Greenville; nieces, Lori (Brad) Stone, Linda (Randy) Gibbons, Amy (Craig) Tanner; nephews, Michael Beasecker, Todd (Vickie) Bailey, and Daniel (Nancy) Byram; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, with Chaplain Jacqueline Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12 noon until time of the services in the funeral home. It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the State of the Heart Care of Darke County. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
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Kristen walter
January 29, 2018
My grandma was really funny and I thank you all for sharing your memories and support
Cyndi(daughter of William Tester ) Howell
January 24, 2018
Condolences to the family.
Marvin & Barb Mann
January 19, 2018
Sending heartfelt sympathies to Mary's family. We worked with her at Corning. She was quite the character and a joy to work with.
Melvin & Deb Reeser
January 19, 2018
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving.
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Kay Mote
January 18, 2018
My sincere sympathy to Mary's entire family.
I worked at Corning with her..she was a wonderful person.
Randy & Jane (son of William) Tester
January 18, 2018
Always sad to lose a family tie.
Karen Burkett
January 18, 2018
Dear Cathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Cousin Karen and John.
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