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Garry Bolitho Obituary
Born on November 26, 1940, in Canton, Ohio he was a son of the late Clarence "Pete" and Lillian Wickersham Bolitho.
Garry had a distinguished career as an electrician, retiring in 1995 after 35 years of dedicated service at Hilscher-Clarke Electric in Canton. Following his retirement, he took on the role of owner of Gateway House in Wilmot and Winesburg Collectibles. Garry was a member of the Strasburg United Methodist Church.
Garry's legacy will continue through his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Littlefield Bolitho; sons, Derrick (Connie) Bolitho of Beach City and Mark (Brenda) Bolitho of Wilmot; sisters, Connie (Larry) Arnold of Hinkley and Victoria (Lane) Orem of Minerva; brother, Randal Bolitho of Carrollton. His family blossomed further with his grandson, Ryan Bolitho, and his great-grandchildren, Kane and Kori.
Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Strasburg. Per Garry's wishes, there will be no services or calling hours.
140 S. Bodmer Ave., Strasburg, OH 44680
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