M. Joyce Klamut

M. Joyce Klamut, 74, of Dover died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in the Hennis Care Centre at Dover.

Born August 8, 1937 in Glencoe, Ohio she was a daughter of the late David and Sarah Rosepapa Logan. She was also preceded in death by her infant sister, Betty Logan and sister, Joan Shores.

She retired from Gradall as an RN after 36 years of service.

Joyce served on the first Advisory Board at Kent State University when they started the nursing program. She was instrumental in developing the medical program at Gradall and was the first Occupational Nurse. Joyce was a member of the Buckeye Beagle Club since 1963, served on the Board of Directors and was the secretary-treasurer and was also a member of the Buckeye Tracking Club since 1981. She was a delegate for the American Kennel Club, and AKC judge for all tracking competitions and was one of the top ten judges selected throughout the country. Joyce's love of dogs lead her and Gail Burkett to open their own obedience training class, which they ran for many years.

Joyce will be sadly missed by her husband of 52 years, George Klamut whom she married on January 3, 1959; brother, David (Linda) Logan of California and her nephews, Ronald Shores of California and Matthew (Tracy) Shores of South Carolina.

Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. There will be no calling hours or services. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Joyce may do so by visiting the online obituaries and flowers link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norma Johnson Center at 277-B, Canal Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

Toland-Herzig

Funeral Home:
Toland-Herzig Dover
803 N. Wooster Ave.
Dover, OH
US 44622