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Bob White, the editor/publisher of The Oxford Press for nearly 30 years died today, Thursday, May 21, at The Knolls of Oxford extended care facility, where he had been living for several months following a fall in which he broke his hip Feb.

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Bob was always the quintessential gentleman. A kind soul and a lovely man. Would that more were of his spirit. He will be missed.

Sunny Baker
4:46 PM, 10/8/2009

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I had the pleasure of dancing with Bob White at a party. He was a gifted talented dancer. He led me on the floor and made me a better dancer. I will never forget watching Bob and Rose Kilday dance the tango at a community theater--it was poetry in motion.

margo sacco
1:36 PM, 9/26/2009

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For some reason tonight, I thought of Bob. My first thought was that he had passed. I'm sad to find I was right. Bob was a regular at DiPaolo's where I worked during school. I remember Bob sitting with my old, dear friends, Irma Sandage and Dave Toohey on many a night regaling us bartenders with many a merry tale of old Oxford. Sadly - they have all passed. None of them will ever be forgotten by me. Oxford is less for their losses. Love to all three of you fun old birds. Patrick

Patrick Flick
12:31 AM, 8/9/2009

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I regret that I only belatedly learned of Bob's death. I was always so impressed with the longevity of his love and dedication to theater. It is amazing that Bob's career as a critic in Oxford, OH, spanned my entire 39 years as critic for the Cincinnati Post. Now, that's what I call a career. Bless you, Bob.

Jerry Stein
4:00 PM, 6/5/2009

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I can't honestly remember a time in my life without Bob White. Theatre, High School, College, Reunions (even just last year we met up for a drink when I ventured home). Amazing how one man can touch so much. I will miss him, his wit, intelligence, and love very much. A tear and a smile indeed.

Elissa Rosenberg
12:43 AM, 5/23/2009

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For almost our thirty years in Oxford, Bob was a friend and a colleague. He was instrumental in helping to establish the summer theater and his support for the arts made his weekly column a must to read. And for the fifteen years since we moved away, he kept in contact and he made our daughters' visits seem like returning home. His intellect was sharp, his criticism usually balanced, and his kindness freely offered. With a tear and a smile, we will miss him.

Don and Jo Rosenberg
10:17 PM, 5/22/2009

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Bob was a huge presence in our lives throughout the nearly thirty years we lived in Oxford. Bob's ardent love of theatre played an important role and support when we established the summer theatre at Miami. He was a fine critic, a tireless community member and a faithful friend. We remember him with a tear and a smile.
Don and Jo Rosenberg

Don and Jo Rosenberg
7:44 PM, 5/22/2009

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I became friends with Bob, as I called him Mr. White, through a mutual friend, Jack Daugherty. A number of years after meeting Mr. White I was privileged to be one of his employees at the Press. He was truly a wonderful person and will be solely missed. It was an honor to have known him.

richard norris
5:24 PM, 5/21/2009

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A fine and honorable gentleman who will be greatly missed by all. A unique indivdual who served his community, friends and readers faithfully.

ks
3:51 PM, 5/21/2009

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