Doris May (Glass) Rich

Doris May (Glass) Rich passed away on 20 September, 2026 at Rae Ann Nursing Facility in
Geneva Ohio where she resided the past 6 years. She was born 19 July, 1925. She lived 101
years and was able to witness tremendous changes in the world.
Doris and her identical twin (Dorothy) were born on July 19, 1925 in Cleveland Ohio, the
daughters of John and Phoebe Glass. The twins started school in Cleveland and moved to Perry
Ohio when they were in second grade. They moved again to Rock Creek Ohio (East Trumbull)
when the twins were in 5 th grade. John and Phoebe raised chickens and sold chickens and eggs
in Cleveland. Doris and Howard were married in 1943 (the year Doris graduated from Rock
Creek High School). Howard and his family-owned Vally View Farm and ran the dairy for most
of his life. Doris kept busy as a homemaker. She worked 4 or 5 years at a General Electric plant
in Jefferson inspecting light bulb filaments but subsequently (after purchasing a new washer,
dryer, and stove) decided being at home full time was preferable.
Doris was an exceptional cook. She made the best pies, cakes, and coffee cakes in the world.
Her cooking won many Jefferson Fair competitions.
Doris was a member of the East Trumbull Cemetery Society, the Travelers Club, the Maple
Grove Grange, the Rock Creek United Methodist Church, and an active participant in Rock Creek
school events including a stint as co-president (with Howard) of the Rock Creek PTA.
Doris and Howard had a wonderful life. They traveled often and were able to see much of the
United States, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, and a large part of Europe. They were happily married
for 70 years until Howard Died in 2013.
Doris was proceeded in death by her parents (John and Phoebe (Fisher) Glass Kellogg); Her step
father Harvey Kellogg; her husband, Howard Rich; her first baby (Jerry Rich); her two brothers
(Tom and John Glass); her older sister Josephine (Glass) McGovern; and her identical twin sister
Dorthy (Glass) Kellogg. She is survived by her children, Clark (and Detta) Rich and Henry (and
Rene) Rich; her grandchildren, Eric Rich, Jeanette (and Karyn) Rich, Leasa (and Myron) Worley,
Marc Rich, and Misty Rich; six great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the caring nurses and staff at Rae Ann nursing home in Geneva,
Ohio; the hospice nurses and staff at Western Reserve; and all of the people who supported
Doris. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who left us with endearing
memories.
The funeral will be conducted on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at Fleming Billman funeral home in
Jefferson, Ohio. Calling hours will start at 10:00 followed by the funeral at 11:00, and a burial at

Rock Creek Union Cemetery. A memorial lunch will follow the burial. Online obituary and
condolences can be found at www.fleming-billman.com.

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