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David Ditto Obituary
81, of Dennison, passed away Nov. 5, 2015, at his home, after a short illness. Born Nov. 12, 1933 in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Eddie Herbert and Jennie Mae (Crabtree) Ditto. On Sept. 19, 1970, he married the former Carol J. Metcalf with whom he celebrated 45 years of loving marriage. A 1951 graduate of New Philadelphia High School, David served in the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. He retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a life member of New Philadelphia B.P.O.E. #510, and a member of the AIC and Eagles in Dennison, as well as a member of New Philadelphia Masonic Lodge #177 and Eastern Star of Carroll County Orange Chapter #302.
David is survived by his daughters, Dee (Patrick) Beckley and Michele (Jim) Ankeny; grandchildren, Shea (Mindy) Burdette II, Seth (Kiley) Burdette, Laynee (Shane Dorland) Burdette, and Ashley and Kayla Beckley; seven great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon Quillen, Daryl and Barb Metcalf, Delores and Charles Stotler, and Jean Butler Metcalf; nephews and nieces, Glenn (Carol) and Gene (Diane) Medley, Ed (Carol Kay), Frank, Wesley, William, Cheryl, Ruth and Pat (Darla) Ditto, and Doreen (Greg) Draher; cousins, Mona Scopilliti, Chris Scopilliti, Delbert and Jim (Diane) Stewart, Caroline Cook and family, and Rick Crabtree and family; and many other extended family members. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ed, Herbert and William Ditto; sister, Margaret Medley; nephew, Robert Ditto; and brother-in-law, Rodney "Punch" Metcalf.
Pastor Scot Caley will officiate an 11 a.m. funeral on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park in New Philadelphia. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with a 6:45 p.m. Masonic Memorial Service. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.
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November 12, 2015
Carol and family, We were so sorry to hear of Dave's death. We had always hoped to get together with you two. You are in our prayers. John always spoke so fondly of Dave, and of course I thought so much of you. Prayerfully, John and Gretchen Patterson
David Birker
November 11, 2015
What great guy he spent time talking to my son when he was little. Always postive
Marlene Bond
November 10, 2015
Carol, Sorry to hear of David death. My smypathy to you and your family.
Terry Kerr
November 10, 2015
I enjoyed serving with David during his time at Rickenbacker. Dave was a great person always a gentleman, he will be missed by many.
November 7, 2015
So sorry for your lose Dee, Love Bill & JoAnn Kemphfer
Beth McKenna
November 7, 2015
Now our dads are watching us together. He was truly the greatest 2nd father anyone could ask for. He will be missed.
Don and Marjorie Carr
November 7, 2015
Sorry to hear this Carol.Thinking of you and the family.
Robin Moyer
November 7, 2015
God bless you may you rest in peace. ...I must say what a wonderful daughter you blessed the world with please watch over her from heaven...
Lori Freed
November 7, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carol & the family. With love, Lori Freed
Dee & Chuck Stotler
November 7, 2015
Sorry for your loss. At least he isn't at pain and went peacefully.
Pog & Dottie Ervin
November 7, 2015
Sorry to hear about Dave. We will be thinking of you.
linda Gribble-Ferguson-Risher
November 7, 2015
Carol, so sorry for your loss.He had a long happy life with you and your great memories will always be with you.Now he can see his sister Margaret again whom loved him very much. I know this because she fondly spoke of him often. Praying God heals the hole in your heart, knowing he is holding Dave in his arms and welcomes him home.
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