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Lottie E. Betty Van Gorder

April 27, 1933 — May 26, 2023

Kinsman, Ohio - Lottie Elizabeth "Betty" VanGorder, age 90, died on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Concord Care Center in Fowler, Ohio. She was born April 27, 1933, in Kinsman, Ohio, the daughter of Norman O. and Mary Alice (Lindsey) Fitch.  Mrs. VanGorder graduated from Kinsman High School in 1951, and she married James Dwane VanGorder on August 2, 1952.
She attended the Kinsman Chapel of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.  Mrs. VanGorder enjoyed dancing with her husband James, raising her children, watching her grandchildren, and spending time with family. She enjoyed tending her garden, feeding her birds, camping from time to time, and enjoying a good cappuccino.
She is survived by her 3 daughters, Norma J. Hartz of Kinsman, Ohio, Colleen L. (Brian) Smith of Bristolville, Ohio, and Lori L. (Jon) Sloan of Kinsman, Ohio; her son, Wayne A. VanGorder of Linesville, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Alberta Fitch of Kinsman, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Dec. 9, 2016; her 2 sons, Robert (Ivy) VanGorder and Floyd (Vicki) VanGorder; 5 brothers, Raymond Fitch, Levere Fitch, James Fitch, John Fitch, and Marshall Fitch; sister, Mary Lou Donaldson; an infant grandson; and a step-grandson.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, OH, with Rev. Howard Darr officiating.  Burial will take place in Kinsman Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Friday, June 2nd from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Kinsman CMA Church, 6590 St. Rt. 87, Kinsman, OH 44428. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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