Dwight S. Wheeler

Dwight S. Wheeler, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton.

Born on June 19, 1940, in Belmont County, he was the son of the late Robert Wheeler and Lucinda (Heath) Burton. Dwight was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

He graduated from New Philadelphia High School with the class of 1958. On January 23, 1960, he married Lucy Petrullo. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this month.

Dwight was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed gardening, family gatherings, and holidays. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Philadelphia.

In addition to Lucy, he will be sadly missed by his daughters; Jill (Dan) Ross, Nancy (Richard) Mizer both of New Philadelphia, and Maria Wheeler (Shawn Schartiger) of Westerville; four grandchildren, Michael (Jenevieve) Denny, Jessica (Jacob) Cannon, Matthew Wheeler, and RaeAnn Mizer; four great-grandchildren; along with four sisters.

A celebration of Dwight’s life will take place at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 11:00 am with Father Jeff Coning officiating. Following the service, a meal will be served in the social hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Philadelphia. Friends are invited to call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 4-7 pm and one hour prior to the service on Friday. To sign an online guestbook for Dwight, visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website.

Memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663, or St. Jude Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.