Dorothy Ann Bircher (Skala)
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Dorothy Ann Bircher, 96, died on Sunday, October 13, at home where she lived with her daughter.
Dorothy was born March 29, 1923, in Middlebranch, Ohio to the late Fred and Caroline Bircher. Dorothy's calling in life was raising, educating, caring for, mentoring, and simply loving children.
Predeceased by her son, David, killed in Vietnam in 1970, her son, John J. Skala, III, in 2016, and her grandson, Jeremy, in 1974, Dorothy leaves eleven children, James (Galena) Skala of AL, Dr. Timothy (Terry) Skala of AZ, Richard Skala (Deb Sumption) of Hilliard, Paulie (Larry) Basford of Gahanna, Caroline Skala of HI, Mary Jane Miller of Akron, Thomas Skala of Canton, Benedict (Linda) Skala of Canton, Anina Marie Skala of CA, Theresa Skala of CA, and Matthew Skala of Canton. She leaves 25 grandchildren, April, Adrienne, Andrea, Tabitha, Gillian, Samantha, John, Robert, Jason, Suzette, Alicia, Eric, Elizabeth, Jessica, David, Larry, Brandy, Angela, Adam, Keyon, Michelle, Amy, Lillian, Anthony, and Diego. Dorothy also has 27 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 4 sisters and 3 brothers, Dorothy is survived by her sisters, Beverly Ritter of TX and Shirley Bircher of CA; daughter-in-law, Brigid Skala; many nieces and nephews; close friend, Pat Marks, and a multitude of friends.
Following her request cremation has taken place. To read the complete obituary, share a Memory, Send a Condolence or Light a Candle, visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)