Corinna Houze

Corinna J. Houze, 84, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House following a courageous, 5-year battle with cancer.

Born in New Philadelphia on May 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Noble and Voneta Mae (Marlowe) Sherrard.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School, Corinna married the late Lorin H. Houze, Jr., who preceded her in passing on March 8, 2010.

Corinna was a gifted musician, sharing her piano and organ skills with several area churches including the First Christian Church, the Dover First Christian Church, and was currently playing at East Sparta United Methodist Church.

Professionally, Corinna worked for several area businesses, but most recently at Quickprint Center, WJER, and for Geib Funeral Homes as their graphic designer.
She is survived by her children, Eric (Cathy) Houze of Strasburg and Lori Watson of New Philadelphia; her grandchildren, Ashley and Corey Watson and Ryan (Jordan) Ott; great-granddaughter, Wren Ott; and her sister, Anita Walker.

Visitation will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. A service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home’s chapel on Thursday, September 3, 2020 with Pastors Brian Flood and Peggy Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens at Dover.

Memorial contributions in Corinna’s memory may be directed to Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

Due to Covid 19, safety precautions will be taken. The 6-foot rule will be honored and all guests are asked to wear a mask. For the safety of everyone, and to allow other guests to pay their respects, we politely ask that visitors do not linger after greeting the Houze family.