Obituary Sophia J. “Bee” Fiedler, 91, a longtime Dover resident died Tuesday, May 29, 2019 at the Community Hospice (Truman) House in New Philadelphia following a period of declining health. Bee worked alongside of her husband, George as a bookkeeper for 20 years at George Fielder and Associates in Dover. She also previously worked for Union Hospital and the office of Reeves Steel Company both in Dover.
Born January 9, 1928 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Richardson) Osterman. She would often tell the story while growing up her family operated the Sugarcreek Hotel and their home was opened to numerous laborers in the area who would reside with them for various periods of time. In addition to her parents, Bee was preceded in death by her husband George A. Fiedler who died on Aug.
8, 1992 along with a brother, Joseph Osterman. Bee was very active in the community for many years. She was a longtime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dover where she was involved in the Martha and Esther Circles, Junior Clionion Club, Tourist Club, and previously served in various capacities of T4C including former chairman of the Share A Christmas Program and the Child Booster Program.
She volunteered for Mobile Meals for over 35 years. She was an avid golfer and was proud of her Hole in One at Union Country Club and also previously won the Queen Bee Tournament. She also enjoyed playing cards in various bridge clubs and traveling with “The Golden Girls”.
Her other enjoyment was being able to vacation with their friends, George and Suzanne Zivic to various locations. Bee attended Otterbein College and completed her education at the Columbus Business School. She will be sadly missed by family that includes her son and daughter in law, George and Ruth Fiedler of Lake Zurich, Illinois and her three grandchildren, Lauren of Indianapolis, Jay of Dublin, Ohio, and Sarah of Marina del Ray, California; a sister in law, Peggy Osterman of Dover and her niece, Sue Ann Osterman of Stow.
Paster Tom Dunkle will officiate a celebration of Bee’s life on Monday, June 3 beginning at 11am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. She will be laid to rest beside her husband, George at the Dover Burial Park. A reception will follow in the Toland-Herzig’s Famous Endings Museum.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4pm. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Bee can sign the online guestbook by visiting the funeral home website at www. tolandherzig.com Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ, 409 N. Wooster Ave.
, Dover, Ohio 44622 or the Community Hospice (Truman) House, 716 Commercial Ave. S.W., New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. To send flowers to the family of Sophia “Bee” Fiedler, please visit Tribute Store.
Events Jun2 Visitation Sunday, June 02, 2019 2:00PM – 4:00PM Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory 803 N. Wooster Ave. Dover, OH 44663 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Sophia’s Visitation. Guaranteed delivery before Sophia’s Visitation begins.
Jun3 Service Monday, June 03, 2019 11:00AM Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory 803 N. Wooster Ave. Dover, OH 44663 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Sophia’s Service. Guaranteed delivery before Sophia’s Service begins.
Memorial Contributions St. John’s United Church of Christ 409 N. Wooster Ave.
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