Dorothy J. Tyo

Dorothy J. Tyo, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Kingston Residence of Sylvania. She was born on November 13, 1926 to Roy and Edith Perkins in Norwich, OH. Dorothy was a member of The Eastern Star Organization and Westgate Chapel. She spent many years at the Sylvania Senior Center where she played in the band, sang in the choir and made numerous friends. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, shopping, and watching her grandchildren play sports. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Levi M. Tyo. She is survived by her wonderful children, Nancy (Paul) Clift of Mattawan, MI, Lance (Wanda) Tyo of Sylvania, James (Cindy) Tyo of Sabina, OH and Jeffrey Tyo of New Haven, WV; sister, Esther Cohogan of Zanesville, OH; eight grandchildren, Brad (Christine) Tyo, Crystal (Joe) Mathias, Shawna (Brian) Mick, Jeffrey (Rachel) Tyo, Andrea (Paul) Popson, Chad Tyo, Rebecca (Zak) Whisler and Joseph Clift; and eight great grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed spending time with three dear friends, Jeanee Steier, Marge Smith and Pam Mathias, to whom she viewed as family. Private services and burial will take place in Southern Ohio. A special thank you to the Walker Funeral Home for their care of Dorothy and her family. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.