ROCKFORD, OHIO: Sophie Mae Pfister, age 92 died Thursday, August 29 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio.
She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Eli and Emma Helen (Gerber) Pfister. She was a self employed hairdresser; a former member of the National Hairdresser’s Guild; Rockford Chamber of Commerce; Shanes Crossing Historical Society; Secretary of Republican Women of Mercer County; President of Ohio Cosmetology Association Affiliate #44; and Rockford United Methodist Church, where she was also a substitute teacher.
She is survived by a brother, John G. (Patricia) Pfister, Ft. Wayne, and four sisters, Marie Martin, Ossian, IN, Kathryn Louise Heirholzer and Matilda Howell, both of Celina, Ohio, and Pauline Baxter, of Willshire, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Elmer, and infants, Paul, Ralph, and Robert Pfister.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, September 3 at Latty Apostolic Christian Church, Latty, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Latty Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Donations may be made to Latty Apostolic Christian Church or Rockford United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
