Joseph B. Thornhill

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Joseph Thornhill Obituary

THORNHILL Joseph B., DDS Joseph B. Thornhill, DDS, 85, of Sylvania, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at The Toledo Hospital. Born in Hollywood, WV, as the youngest of 12 children, Joe moved with his family to Warren, OH following the death of his mother when he was under one year old. Raised in Warren, Joe graduated from Warren Harding High School and attended Ohio State University before joining the service. Joe served in the European Theater during World War II in the US Army. Upon honorable discharge, Joe returned to receive his Bachelor's degree from OSU. He then received his DDS from Ohio State University Dental School. After a year in Lima, Joe established his dental practice in Sylvania and practiced there until retiring in 1987. An active member of the Sylvania community, Dr. Thornhill was a long time member of The Rotary Club of Sylvania and the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce. Through the chamber, he initiated and began the Sylvania Arts Festival that has been held annually for the past 50 years. An avid golfer, Joe was a long time member of Sylvania Country Club. Joe was a member of the former Covenant Presbyterian Church and a current member of Christ Presbyterian Church. Very independent and active, Joe enjoyed reading, exercise and travel. Preceded in death by a son, Dick Thornhill, Joe is survived by his wife, Vivian; children, Terri Cook (Mark) of Magnolia, OH, Ward Thornhill (Susan) of Ellicott City, MD, Jay Thornhill (Nancy) of Huron, OH, and Paula Thornhill of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Rachel, Tyler, Morgan and Ryan Cook, David and Blair Thornhill and Rob and Chris Smith and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. Private interment will take place at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider Christ Presbyterian Church or any charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home, 419-841-2422. www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Thornhill

10 Entries

Mary Gorte

August 28, 2007

To the Thornhill Family: So sorry to hear of Dr Thornhill's passing. He was a vivid part of my childhood as was all of the Thornhill family. Time marches on and I am saddened by his death.
Mary Curl Gorte

Sally Sheppard

August 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I took care of Doc at dialysis and it was always a pleasure. He will be missed.

Sally

Dr. C.K. Hill

August 25, 2007

Vivian

My sincere condolences to you and the family. Lots of good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry Roberts

August 24, 2007

Mrs. Thornhill and family,

Dr. Thornhill was my family dentist from the time I had almost no teeth until I moved away from Sylvania. Upon coming home from OSU my first year, I also found that we had become fraternity brothers. You have my deepest sympathy.

Terry Roberts
Beta Phi "72"
Delta Tau Delta

Beth Hennessey

August 24, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's death. He will watch over you & be in your best memories.
I did not know Joe well, but from what I did I saw nothing but the finest; and his family reflects that.

Lt Col David Shonk

August 24, 2007

Please accept the condolences, thoughts, and prayers from the Shonk family for your loss.

Brandon Neal

August 24, 2007

Vivian and Family

You are in our prayers.

Brandon & Ruthann

dave walker

August 24, 2007

On behalf of myself and the Jamie and Barb Walker clan our condolences to Vivian and the entire Thornhill family. We all called Joe our dentist from 1958 till his retirement. I personally was so pleased to join Sylvania Rotary because of Joe's membership.
Fondly, Dave walker

Linda Morgan

August 24, 2007

Dear Vivian and all the Thornhill family:
I'm so saddened to know of Joe's death. He was such a fine man - and a great neighbor for 35 years! My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you.
Linda McCullough Morgan

Cheryl Reber

August 24, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was a patient of his, I will always remember his sense of humor and Gentle Nature. What a Wonderful Guardian Angel You All have now.

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