Avory Donivan Litman-Swartzentruber

Avory Donivan Litman-Swartzentruber, age 2, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014, in Akron Children's Hospital. His death was sudden and unexpected, but he is now cradled in the loving arms of the Lord.

Born November 2, 2012, in Canton, he was a son of the Kyle Donivan Litman and Abigail Swartzentruber. Little Avory, often called "Avi" or "Little Monkey" by his family, was a sweet, loving boy who loved playing with (and teasing) his older brother, Kaiden, and baby sister, Ariel. He liked dogs, being outdoors and was always kicking his shoes off. He was a good eater, enjoying food, and, of course, cookies were a favorite. Avory helped his mommy with housework, and was curious and free-spirited. He could easily bring smiles to faces with his charm and beautiful blue eyes. He was loved so much and will be so sadly missed.

In addition to his mommy and daddy, and Kaiden and Ariel, Avory is survived by his grandparents, Teresa Swartzentruber, Gideon Swartzentruber, Jr., Chrystal Litman, Mark McCahill, David Myers, Jr. and Donald Sullivan;his great-grandparents, Donald Sr. and Lavina Litman, Phyllis Miller and Fannie Swartzentruber; his great-great-grandmother, Loretta Grove; uncles and aunts, Anthony and Fiona Ayers, Jessie and Cassie Litman, Donald Jr. and Vicki Litman, Justin Litman, Colt Myers, Ashley and Abigail Ayers, Alex Swartzentruber; and his special cousin, Kaila Litman; as well as many other loving members of both the extended Litman and Swartzentruber families.

Avory was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Dean Miller and Gideon G. Swartzentruber.

Family and friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Monday, December 1, 5 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor John Wallace of the First Moravian Church in Dover officiating. Burial will be in Dover Burial Park. Following the committal, there will be a luncheon in the First Moravian Church. To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Avory, please visit the Obituaries and Flowers link on the Toland-Herzig website.

Donations may be made to the Avory D. Litman-Swartzentruber Donation Fund, c/o Chase Bank, 301 W. Third St., Dover, Ohio 44622, or any other Chase Bank location.

"Mommy and Daddy love you always and forever. Watch over us. We will see you at the Gates of Heaven, our sweet Angel of Love."