Doris Ann Unger-Skinner, age 79 years of Batavia, Ohio, passed away at her home, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Doris was surrounded by her son, daughter-in law, granddaughter, siblings (Alva and Rhonda) (Pauline and Andy) (Wilma) (Lloyd and Bonnie), nieces and best friend. Doris was born March 29, 1946 in Otway, Ohio to the late William Robert and Mildred Eileen (Hoffer) Unger.
Doris lived a very full life. Doris enjoyed a nursing career for over 35 years. Doris had many different roles in nursing over the years, but Doris enjoyed her last role as nurse at Shawnee Mental Health, working with the children of Adams County the most. Doris relocated next to her son Mike and daughter-in-law Lori for her retirement years. Doris enjoyed endless amounts of friendship during her life. She was always within arm’s reach of her best friends, Wanda and Connie.
Doris was a lovable aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She was known to share her love of Skittles with them. Doris loved her long line of family and heritage. Doris was connected to many of her distant family members through the years. Doris always looked forward to the family reunions.
She was a member of the Owensville United Methodist church. Doris was an excellent seamstress, and she was a member of the women’s sewing group of Owensville. Doris was a lifelong member of TOPS and American Legion. Doris loved a good yard sale and recipe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles (Chuck) Robert Skinner; brother, Robert Lee Unger; sister, Nellie Margaret Unger; brother, Timothy Wayne Unger; Paternal Grandfather Samuel Benjamin Unger; Paternal Grandmother Tabitha (Bitha) E. Cooper Unger; Maternal Grandfather Edward Hoffer and Maternal Grandmother Lillie Mae Stevens Hoffer.
Doris’s faith in God was unwavering thru out her life. As we celebrate the life that Doris lived, Jesus reminds, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my father’s home”.
Doris is survived by her son, Mike (Lori) Unger; granddaughter, Tiffany (Bo) Janes; grandson, Joseph (Leslie) Unger; granddaughter, Alexandra (Brandon) Martian; granddaughter, Jennifer (Carl) Ottaway and granddaughter Brittany Skinner; brothers, Alva Eugene Unger (Rhonda), William Thomas Unger and Lloyd Earl Unger (Bonnie); sisters, Pauline Unger Mingua (Andy) and Wilma Faye Unger Fizer (Terry); lots of great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.
Visitation will be held onTuesday, July 15, 2025 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home, with Pastor David Tennant officiating. Burial will follow in the Hoffer Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home.
You may sign Doris’ online tribute at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.
