John E. Straight

John E. Straight, 61, of Dover died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Union Hospital.

He was a long time truck driver.

Born July 21, 1948 in Syracuse, New York he was a son of the late Clyde and Anelite Sanders Straight. He was also preceded in death by his in laws, Dr. Joseph and Beverly Hamilton and his son in law, Robert Gaston.

He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Philadelphia and attended The First United Methodist Church in Dover. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. When John wasn't on the road, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and rooting for his beloved Cleveland Browns. He was an animal lover who took great pleasure in riding his horse.

John is survived by his wife of almost 28 years, Judi Hamilton Barker Straight whom he married on July 8, 1982. He is also survived by daughters, Pamela Gaston of Dennison and Julie Barker of Gnadenhutten; sisters, Jan Miller of New Philadelphia and Jo Doss of Syracuse, NY; grandchildren, James, Jesse and Jenna Kanter, Jerry, Josh Jr., and Zacariah Carpenter; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 1:30 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. Following the funeral, cremation will take place with the remains to be intered in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at Rittman. Friends can call at the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of John may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 857 at PO Box 170, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

Toland-Herzig
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