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Richard Staley Obituary
Born Sept. 25, 1943, in Dennison, O., he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Schug) Staley.
Rick retired in 2001 as a devoted schoolteacher for 35 years in the Dover Elementary schools, having taught at Dover Avenue, East, and Park schools. He also was the Dover High School Boys' track coach and the freshman football coach. Rick had also previously coached Dover Girls' Track for several years having won the State championship in 1995. He also previously was a coach for the Dover High School Varsity football team. He was recently honored at the All County Track Meet.
Rick was a member of the First Moravian Church at Dover. He was also Past Exalted Ruler and longtime secretary of the Dover Elks Lodge No. 975, member of the Mystic Tie No. 194 Masonic Lodge at Uhrichsville, and the Dover VFW.
He was a 1961 graduate of Tuscarawas Warwick High School. He attended Kent State University and received his Bachelor's degree from Malone College and his Master's degree from Ashland University. He enjoyed playing a round of golf, fishing and an occasional card game. He loved vacationing with his family.
Rick is survived by his wife, Carol (Ronald) Staley with whom he would have celebrated 43 years of marriage on Aug. 13. He is also survived by two daughters, Stephanie (Caton) McGhee and Bethanie Staley; four grandchildren, Chanz, Katina, and Lauren McGhee and Tyler Shuss; a sister, Theoda "Toady" Starkey of New Philadelphia; a sister-in-law, Cyndi (Sam) Seward of Strasburg, along with four nieces and his canine companion, Crash.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Kaltenbaugh, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chuck and Betty Ronald along with two nephews.
A celebration of Rick's life will be held Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the First Moravian Church at Dover with Rev. Allen Bergmann officiating. Interment will be in the Dover Burial Park with a reception to follow in the Moravian Church fellowship hall. Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Rick may sign the online register book by visiting the obituaries link on the funeral home's Web site.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South School Elementary Playground Fund, 280 Shafer Ave., Dover, O. 44622 or one's favorite charity.
Toland-Herzig
(330) 343-6132
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Melinda(Mindy) Dupler-Whitmire
June 4, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Staley. He was my 6th grade teacher and I have such fond memories of him and his class. My deepest sympathy to his family. God Bless all of you during this time of loss
Peggy Erlewine
June 3, 2009
Carol,
We were very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I bet he and dad (George) are planting tomatoes and watching the Indians. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy & Joe Erlewine and Norma Daugherty
Dave and Sally Peoples
May 31, 2009
Dear Carol and family. We are so very sorry and shocked to hear of Ricks passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Williamson
May 27, 2009
Carol and girls, Chantel and I are so sorry for your loss. I can only pray that the grief isn't more than you can bear. Thinking of you all.
Stacy Morris
May 23, 2009
Carol, Stephanie and Bethanie,
I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dean Richards
May 22, 2009
I remember Coach Staley as being a very fiery coach. He was my favorite coach... At any level. But he was even more a developer of people. When you have something special, sometimes you don't realize it, until you can no longer touch it. I am so thankful to not only have had the opportunity to play and know Coach Staley, but to also recently tell him how special he was to me, and countless others.
He was the best. My sincerest condolences to Carol and family.
Cathy (Feller) Norris
May 20, 2009
My sister-in-law called me to let me know that Mr. Staley had passed. She wanted me to know cause she remembered me telling her once that he was my favorite teacher!
Mr. Staley was my 6th grade teacher at Dover Avenue Elementary(1976/1977)and he was, by far, my favorite teacher. He would have classroom contests and games which made learning the material fun. I recall fainting in class while giving a presentation on The Netherlands and I remember doing an awesome Science Project on fossils with Julie Smith. Mr. Staley was also a track coach during my days running track (not sure I was as fond of him then...making us run and run and run---ha ha). He was a great teacher and I will always, always remember him and things learned so very long ago!
Blessings to his family.
Mary Haggis
May 20, 2009
Dear Carol and family,
I am sorry about Rick's illness and passing. Sorry I did not get to calling hours. You have my sympathy!
Blessings and peace!
Dave Polce
May 20, 2009
I have many fond memories of "Mr. Staley".
I remember talking to him as a young elementary student when walking home from Dover Avenue, of course that is back when he lived in the hood on Chestnut St. I remember him as one of Dover's football coaches when I played football. I remember him as the girls track coach when I ran for the boys team and then as the track coach when I worked at those Tornado Relays. Most of all I remember his smile & laugh when he was telling me one of his tales. My condolences to his family and all the others that he made a lastly impression on.
Kim Stull
May 20, 2009
Carol and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I always smile when I think of Rick.
Love Kim & Mark Stull & family
David Johns
May 20, 2009
Rick was my 6th grade teacher and 8th grade basketball coach and was a great role model for me. I realize now he is one of the reasons I became a teacher 23 years ago. He created a great legacy and will be sadly missed by those kids that he touched so deeply, like me.
Joshua Murphy
May 20, 2009
Rick was one of a kind. I will always cherish the memories of him as a great coach, mentor and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Carol, Stephanie & Bethanie.
Carol Markino
May 20, 2009
Thinking of you Carol and sending my deepest sympathy. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim Roman
May 20, 2009
My deepest simpathies. I'll always remember him as a truely 'good guy'.
Ronald Barker
May 20, 2009
You will be missed. May you find peace forever more. God Bless.
Jim & Dee Rotondo
May 19, 2009
So sorry for your loss. He was a real inspiriation for our Grandson Cory DeChiara. The team will really miss him. God Bless
Aaron Lawrence
May 19, 2009
I'm sending my thoughts and prayers out to the family of Rick. He was a really great football coach to me. I learned alot from him.
Pat Clinker
May 19, 2009
We are losing a wonderful coach, and a dear friend. I have wonderful memories of my early days as a "football wife" and Rick is in many of them. Thank you Rick for being a good friend to Phil and me and even more so, to Jason down on the sidelines.
Kristi Hay Hilton
May 19, 2009
Stephanie & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you.
Kristin Marstrell Jan-Michael Gintz
May 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Crestina Aragon
May 19, 2009
hi i don't know Rick but one of the kids in my lab is on the track team. you may know him. his name is Sean Wilson. Sean came into our lab today at Buckeye and told us his Track Coach died. Sean does that a lot so we had to look up on the internet to make sure it was true. and it was. i am so very sorry for your guys' lost but i think Sean is more sorry. Sean always talked about how much he loved his Track Coach and everything. When we saw him come into lab this morning all sad, we knew something was wrong. well thanks for reading this and make sure Sean can write something about him too.
Jim Stevenson
May 19, 2009
Mr Staley was one of my football coaches. When it was raining during practice, he would always wear a bright yellow rain suit from head to toe. We called him big bird. :)
Jen Bender-Brenneman
May 19, 2009
I have great memories of Mr. Staley from 5th grade. He was one of a kind and a wonderful teacher.
Sheila Samson-Witt
May 19, 2009
Mr.Staley was such a staple at Dover Schools and many of us benefitted from years of service and dedication to the Dover sports program. Stephanie, if you ever need anyone to talk to...I am here for you. I know its hard.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
May 19, 2009
so sorry to hear of your loss. i had him as a teacher and a coach, and i always admired the way he carried himself. god is getting a great man. your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave Tucci
May 19, 2009
We will all miss Rick. I always will cherish the many good memories I have of him. What a great guy!
Beth Beitner-Cerda
May 19, 2009
I remember Mr. Staley during my time at Dover Avenue School. He was the "cool" teacher in the bunch. He would stand out in the hall and exchange ribbings with all the kids. I was so sad to hear about his passing. I will always have fond memories of him. My condolences to all of you.
Larry Meese
May 19, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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