April Faith Stover

April Faith Stover, age 61 of New Paris, OH passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on May 28, 2023. She was born August 16, 1961 in Richmond, IN daughter of Kenneth and Beverly Hein.  April enjoyed doing many things.  The outdoors, crafts, drawing, canning and baking were a few of those.  She cherished time with family and friends.  April led a battle with her disease for most of her adult life, which she did with grace and courage.  Her smile, laugh and compassion will truly be missed.  April was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Hein; grandmother, Martha Retz; and mother-in-law, Janet Marie Stover. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jed Stover; mother, Beverly Hein; siblings, Angela (Tim Hirsch) Balint, Darin (Marie) Hein, and Julie (Josh) Wilson; brothers-in-law, Joe, Jon, and Jason Stover; father-in-law, John Stover Jr.; several nieces and nephews; as well as numerous other family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 12pm until the time of funeral service at 1pm at Gard Funeral Home and Cremation Services (226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH). Burial will follow at Preble Memory Gardens in West Alexandria, OH. Memorial contributions may be sent to the National Muscular Sclerosis Society (www.nationalmssociety.org). Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.GardFuneralHome.com.