Graham T. White

Graham T. White, 22, of New Philadelphia died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in Athens, Ohio.

He was a philosophy major enrolled at Ohio University.

Born October 22, 1978 in Canton, he was the son of Scott & Jennifer White of Greensburg, PA and Bruce & Danette DeMara Gantz of New Philadelphia.

Graham was a 1997 graduate of Tusky Valley High School where he had been a member of the wrestling team. He was active with the Dover Baptist Temple and the New Philadelphia Church of Christ. He completed two years at Ohio Valley College in Parkersburg, WV before moving on to Ohio U.

He was an avid reader and loved camping and being outdoors.

Survivors include:

BrotherAdam White of the home
SisterElise White of the home
SisterSarah Gantz of New Phila.
BrotherJoshua Gantz of New Phila.
Sister Rebekah Gantz of the home
BrotherJacob Gantz of the home
BrotherBenjamin Barringer of Greesnburg, PA
Paternal grandmotherIona Crain of Angola, IN
Maternal grandmother Mary DeMara of Angola, IN
GrandparentsRobert & Gay Gantz of Alliance, Ohio

In keeping with Graham's wishes, cremation will take place. A public memorial service will be held Thursday, May 10 at 3:00pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Dover with Rev. H. Alan Taylor officiating.

A reception will follow services in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center, 831 Boulevard, Dover.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Graham by visiting the ''online obituaries'' link on our website at www.tolandherzig.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330-343-6132