Michael A. Kinch

Michael Aubrey Kinch
March 7, 1947 June 7, 2008

Having made his peace and seen to the needs of his loved ones, Michael Aubrey Kinch gracefully and peacefully released his hold on this world, and walked into the embrace of his Lord. Mike was at home, surrounded by love, and in the presence of his family when he succumbed to the effects of a brief illness. He was 61.

Mike has lived as a musician, had his own businesses and most recently contributed to the day-to-day operations of a string of local McDonald's restaurants. Mike's greatest accomplishments however, were that he touched so many lives and reached many a milestone along his way. He was capable of great passion and knew well the cycle of joy and pain. He learned his lessons the hard way then later shared willingly his insights to lessen the burden of others. He loved to laugh a hearty laugh, to revel in his music, to dance, dance, dance, to explore the hidden treasures down the road. He found endless comfort in nature's wonders, found strength and gladness in his faith and rediscovered himself in the stillness of his meditation. He believed in second chances, made a friend in every hamlet, played a maverick's hand of poker and always had a surprise or two up his sleeve.

Mike will be watching over his father, Thurman Lewis (Curly) Kinch; children, Sean, Nichola and Colleen Kinch; grandchild, Rosa Wright; siblings, Shannon Foby, Heather Kinch, Maueve Heater and Christopher Kinch; in-laws, Paul Foby, Brian Heater, Bob Wright and Celesd F. Willoughby; former wife and mother of their children, Rosemary Schild; cousins Gregson and Scot Parker; extended family members, Amy & J.T. Ansel, and their children Andrew (A.J.), Adrienne, Alexa, and Ashlyn; Shari& Matt Donohoe; Jennifer Lewis ; friends and neighbors far and wide; and Vickie Lewis, his long-time companion, fianc, and beloved best friend. Mike was preceded by his mother, Clarice Kinch.

Calling hours will be on Monday, June 9, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, June 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home (246 East High Avenue) in New Philadelphia. A service will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 am Tuesday with Pastor Brian Flood officiating followed immediately by a reception at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center (831 Boulevard) in Dover.A memorial celebration will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 11am in the Goodyear Heights Metro Park in Akron. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Michael may sign the online register book by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

In lieu of sending flowers, well wishers may opt to send donations in Mike's name to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NE Ohio (955 West St. Clair Avenue, Suite 511,â�,�¨Cleveland, OH 44113) or Hospice of Tuscarawas County (201 West 3rd Street, Dover, OH, 44622).

Toland-Herzig, New Philadelphia
330 343-6132