Jay D. Rupe

Jay D. Rupe, 58, of Dover died Friday, February 20, 2009 at Union Hospital.

Born January 18, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio he was a son of Margie Kelch Rupe of New Philadelphia and the late Robert G. "Bob" Rupe.

He was a tool and die maker for 35 years.

Jay enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing a good round of golf.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Chercony Rupe with whom he would have celebrated 17 years of marriage on April 11, 2009. Jay is also survived by his daughter, Ginger (husband, Eric) Baum of Massillon; step daughters, Tammy McRobie of New Philadelphia and Kimberly (husband, Jim) Ferrell of Cardington, Ohio; brothers, Glen (wife, Casey) Rupe of Florida and Neil (wife, Barbara) Rupe of New Philadelphia; grandchildren, Eric and Emily Baum; step grandchildren, Diane McRobie, Allison, Kaitlyn, James and Joey Ferrell and a step great granddaughter, Nadia Miller.

Cremation has taken place through the care of the Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes and Crematory at Dover. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center on the Boulevard with Pastor Stephen Patrick officiating. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Jay may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Family Support Group at 513 Chauncey Dr. NW New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663, Hospice of Tuscarawas County at 201 W 3rd St. Dover, Ohio 44622 or to the New Philadelphia Lions Club at PO Box 346 New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

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