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Peter Tholt Obituary
BARBERTON -- Peter J. Tholt, 100, passed away peacefully Feb. 13, 2019 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
Pete was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber after 30 years of service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and the Jednota Lodge. Pete also was an avid Polka fan and enjoyed Euchre and spending time with his family. Peter was a World War II Veteran serving his country honorably in the United States Navy.
Preceded in death by his wife, Mary of 61 years; grandson, Brian Collins; sisters, Bridget and Rose; and brothers, Walter and Rudy; He is survived by his daughters, Jean (Dick) Schellhase of Barberton and Delores "Dee" (Dr. Thomas) Collins of Canton; grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve Truxell) Ligas, Jason (Lindsay) Ligas, Erin (Matt) DiRuzza, Christopher Collins, Meghan (James) Neary and Kevin and Tommy Collins; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Vinny, Louie and Benny DiRuzza, Henry and Arden Ligas and James Neary; niece and goddaughter, Betty Naswadi; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1263 Shannon Ave., Norton. Fr. Robert Jackson celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling Hours Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton, where prayers will be said at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.silva-hostetler.com (330-825-8700)
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Jennifer Ligas
March 11, 2019
1918-2019: so sorry for messing up your birth year Grandpa (I just counted backward and had it at 1919). Language is my strong point/not math. But I'm so glad for that extra half-year with you in our lives. We all miss and love you...so very much!
Grandpa's 100th birthday. (Sorry I messed up your birth year grandpa (math is my strong point)! I forgot that you were 100 and a half yrs old.
February 25, 2019
Jennifer Ligas
February 17, 2019
PETER J. THOLT. (Aug 17, 1919 - Feb. 13, 2019): It's a little after midnight on Saturday, and I'm filled with thoughts of grandpa. I know I'm not alone: our entire family is feeling the void that he has left behind. As I sit here in the darkness of our condo, contemplating his amazing 100 years on this planet, I'm experiencing a multitude of emotions. The only three that I can adequately express here are: grief (for his loss), love, & awe. Grief because, although he lived an enviably long life, none of us were ready to part with him. Love, because that was easy with grandpa: he showered us grandchildren with his tenderness and affection up until the very end (even when he was in severe pain). Awe, because he was a man of quiet strength, conviction, and true generosity.
I know how extremely lucky I am. Not many grandchildren have a grandparent that lives to be one hundred years old. As his eldest grandchild, he was in my life for almost 46 years. We ran around the old mustard-colored hassock together. Why??? Well, we were going to Sesame Street, of course! We ate delicious Ritz crackers together. I watched 3 hours of channel 5 soap operas with both of my maternal grandparents when I was ill (and beyondsaid soaps were truly fascinating & hooked me). And, most importantly, grandpa & grandma took turns taking me to school, EVERY SINGLE DAY, from grades 2-12 (and beyond, for my brother): butter/peanut butter toast was our breakfast of champions!
So, cheers to the world's best grandparents ever (I had four: 2 best grandmas/2 best grandpas) and, quite frankly, life will never ever be the same again. WHY? Because they truly don't make em like that anymore.
Oh GRANDPA,
You were ready and we all did understand,
But none us wanted to live life without you!
Your Jenny
(Best GRANDPA EVER)!
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