Lawrence H. Colvin

Lawrence H. Colvin, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in the Country Club Retirement Community.

He was born on March 15, 1942 in Goshen Township, and was a son of the late Carl and Stella Inherst Colvin. Larry was also preceded in death by his siblings, Nancy Kelly, Tom and Charles Colvin.

He was a 1961 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and retired from the Timken Co. in Canton after 30 years of service. Larry was a member of First Moravian Church, Dover and the Dover Coin Club. He loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He was a Cub Scout Master for many years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #59 in Dover.

A wonderful and caring husband, father and grandfather, Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Laura Bodine Colvin whom he married on May 18, 1968; sons, David (Aundrea) Colvin of Athens, Andrew (Melodie) Colvin of New Philadelphia; sister, Mary Lou Colvin of Dover; grandchildren, Tristan, Carter and Parker.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 20th starting at 2:00 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover with Pastor John Wallace officiating. The family will be greeting friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Larry may do so by visiting the online obituaries link on the funeral home’s website.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society at 1432 Tall Timber Rd NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.