John W. Toth

1947 - 2011

Longtime Seward resident John W. Toth, 63, died Monday, March 14, 2011, at his home.
John was born Dec. 16, 1947, in Rahway, N.J. He graduated from high school in Seward and then attended aircraft mechanics school and later became a journeyman painter. He lived in both Fairbanks and Seward.
While in Fairbanks, he worked as a painter for the Fairbanks Painters & Allied Trades Local 1555. He also owned and operated Toth Painting & Drywall in Seward and was a commercial fisherman. He retired from the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades.
John was a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Seward. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Elks and the National Rifle Association. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, smoking and canning fish, gunsmithing, snowmachining and anything outdoors.
"John can be best remembered for his extensive knowledge and love for the outdoors. He had an ability unlike others to tell a story in such a way that it seemed almost magical. For those that knew and loved him would have felt truly blessed. He will remain in our hearts forever. May he be resting peacefully and once again be reunited with his loving daughter Brianne." His family said.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Beulah Murawsky; his brother, Jeffrey Toth; and his daughter, Brianne Toth.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Hollie Toth and grandsons, Brandon and Justin Toth, all of Eagle River; sister and brother-in-law, Nici Murawsky and Andy Mezirow and nephews, Brian and Tom Swabik, all of Seward; and other family and friends.
Memorial donations may be sent to Seaview Community Services, P.O. Box 1045, Seward, AK 99664, Seward Senior Center, P.O. Box 1195, Seward, AK 99664, Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1565, Seward, AK 99664 or Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corp., P.O. Box 1136, Seward, AK 99664.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Peninsula Memorial Chapel.