Official Obituary of
Roy Wayne Dew
July 28, 1937 ~ August 30, 2019 (age 82) 82 Years Old
Roy Dew Obituary
MINERAL RIDGE - Roy Wayne Dew, 82, passed away peacefully at 10:56 p.m. on Friday August 30, 2019 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Burr Oak, Ohio on July 28, 1937 the son of Charley Dutton and Frances Marie (Kirkbride) Dew.
He was a graduate of Struthers High School and the Officer Candidate School (OCS). He honorably served in the United States Army, National Guard and Army Reserves. After 33 years of dedicated service, he retired from the Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel.
He was employed for over 30 years at General Motors in Lordstown in the cushion room. At home, he sewed and re-upholstered furniture and specialty antique car interiors.
Roy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he taught several classes and Sunday School. He also served as a member of the Bishopric and Stake High Council. For many years he was a Scout Master for the Boy Scout Troop in Liberty. He also enjoyed watching sports and was a fan of the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers.
Roy is survived by his wife Barbara Louise (Cummings) Dew whom he married on June 13, 1957; five children, Brenda (Bennie) Murawski of Doylestown, Roy (Kristina) Dew of Bristolville, Gregory Dew of Leavittsburg, Steven (Ann) Dew of Lordstown, Justin (Tina) Dew of Perry; 30 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and a brother, Gerald (Diane) Dew of Green Valley, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. The Funeral will be at Noon on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be in Greenhaven Cemetery in Canfield.
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126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
He was a graduate of Struthers High School and the Officer Candidate School (OCS). He honorably served in the United States Army, National Guard and Army Reserves. After 33 years of dedicated service, he retired from the Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel.
He was employed for over 30 years at General Motors in Lordstown in the cushion room. At home, he sewed and re-upholstered furniture and specialty antique car interiors.
Roy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he taught several classes and Sunday School. He also served as a member of the Bishopric and Stake High Council. For many years he was a Scout Master for the Boy Scout Troop in Liberty. He also enjoyed watching sports and was a fan of the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers.
Roy is survived by his wife Barbara Louise (Cummings) Dew whom he married on June 13, 1957; five children, Brenda (Bennie) Murawski of Doylestown, Roy (Kristina) Dew of Bristolville, Gregory Dew of Leavittsburg, Steven (Ann) Dew of Lordstown, Justin (Tina) Dew of Perry; 30 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and a brother, Gerald (Diane) Dew of Green Valley, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. The Funeral will be at Noon on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be in Greenhaven Cemetery in Canfield.
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Visitation
SEP 3. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
Funeral
SEP 4. 12:00 PM (EDT)
Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home126 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
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