Doris D. Stonebrook

October 4, 1923 - November 24, 2016

Doris D Stonebrook, 93, died Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was born October 4, 1923 in Newcomerstown Ohio. She was the youngest daughter to the late Clarence Courtwright and Leona Jane (Berkshire) Courtwright. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stonebrook, who she was married to for sixty years. She attended Newcomerstown High School and worked at the Alchrome Brass Factory in Newcomerstown. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Janet (Cork) Loader; grandchildren, Barbara (Loader) Singhaus, Beth (Joe) Zifer, Jon (Martine) Loader, and great grandchildren, Joe (Ashley) Zifer, David Singhaus, Mary Beth Zifer, Nathan, Zachary, and Marisa Loader. She is survived by her sister, Maxine (Courtwright) Smith; sisters-in-law, Edna Nay and Betty Courtwright. Preceded in death by brothers, Bud Courtwright, Don Courtwright; sister, Mabel (Courtwright) Loader, and infant sister, Edith. She was blessed with many, many nieces and nephews, who she treasured dearly. Grandma Stonebrook was the ultimate grandmother to her grandchildren and "Grammy Doris" to very special related friends and family. Her love for St. Paul's Lutheran Church was a comfort and a blessing her entire life. Over the years she served the church in many capacities as an original member and leader of the Lydia Group, a member of the adult choir, and many committees. In her earlier years, Doris played the mandolin and played the first mandolin chair in the Lee Rausch Orchestra. She enjoyed the "Gutter Buster" bowling league at the Emerald Lanes. She loved taking pictures and welcomed the age of digital photography. She loved flower gardening and decorating her home for each and every holiday. Her greatest love always was talking to and spending time with her family. Services will be held Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 3:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Kenneth Hacker officiating. The visitation will occur prior to the service on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church. A burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 121 N. College Street Newcomerstown, Oh 43832. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com The Addy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Doris Stonebrook.