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2017
Delores Tignor Obituary
ROSEVILLE: Delores M. Tigner, 60, of Roseville, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born April 26, 1957 in Zanesville to late Harold and Betty Burtnett Elson, Sr. Delores was a hard worker and worked most of her life in local potteries. She held long term employment with the Robinson Ransbttom Pottery until it closed and most recently with the Burley Clay / Acco Company. She loved everyone she worked with. Delores also loved her children and grandchildren very much. She is survived by her children, Rodney (Kindra) Tigner of Roseville and Devin Thomas of South Zanesville; grandchildren, Cole Tigner and Emilie Tigner; brothers, Stanley "Spike" Elson and Harold Elson, Jr.; sisters, Patricia (Frank) Amore, of California, Sandra (John) Dingey of Blue Rock, Lois Elson of Lancaster, Fran Elson-Houston of Blacklick and Kathy (Len) Lymas of South Zanesville; brothers, Stanley "Spike" Elson of Indiana and Harold Elson, Jr., of Roseville; best friend, Charlotte Pinkerton; long time boyfriend, Tom Brown; and special friend, Cheryl Fisher. She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Heather Tigner. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3pm to 9pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Roseville American Legion Post 71, 74 S. Main Street, Roseville, Ohio 43777. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you bring yourself to the celebration. You may read the obituary, sign the online register book or send a note of condolence at www.ross-frashfuneralhomes.com
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May 8, 2017
Dee was such a nice person. We went to school together and then worked together at Robinson Ransbottom pottery. She will missed by all that knew her. Sincerely, Chris Harter
Kathy Lymas
May 8, 2017
Heaven gained an Angel my beautiful sister Dee I love and miss you so much! Your kindness and loving spirit will live on through your precious children and grandchildren who were your life. Fly high my sweet sister until we meet again love always and forever Kat ❤
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