Patrick Majors
Patrick E. “Pat” Majors, 88, of Bolivar, died April 19, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Nov. 24, 1922, in Ellwood City, Pa., Pat was a son of the late Edward and Jean Majors. He moved with his family at a young age to Ohio and graduated from Osnaburg Township High School. He went on to serve honorably with the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater during World War II. Following his service time, he was employed for nearly 40 years by the Canton Drop Forge Co. as a machinist. Pat also farmed much of his life and was the manager of his mother’s farm.
Pat faithfully attended Dover Bible Church for over 30 years and was an honorary life member of the National Rifle Association. Pat was a man of many interests. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and tied hundreds of beautiful fishing flies over the years. He grew both apple and peach trees on his acreage and was especially proud of his homemade “natural cider.” Pat also enjoyed music, playing the guitar and trying his hand on the banjo. Foremost, he was a devoted family man.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Sibyl Majors; daughters, Sandra (Dennis) Adelman-Hull of Norwalk, Judith Melody of Carrollton, and Susan (Kenneth) Eberly Grove of Bolivar; son, Patrick E. Majors Jr. of Carrollton; stepchildren, Amy Hudson of Wooster, Jill (Steven) Newell of Sunbury, and Doug (Heidi) Thiessen of Kidron; grandchildren, Jeff D. (Wendy), Mark S., and Daniel S. Adelman, Elizabeth A. (Chris) Chappell, Austin, Bart (Kelly), and Mary Melody, Christopher M. (Laura), Jason L., and Joshua A. (Sally) Eberly, Jonathan, Andrew (Wendy), Jeremy, and Jenny Hudson, Jerri Lyn (Ben) Morris, and Kelly Newell; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Majors of North Canton and Karen (Donald) Ewing of Brewster; sisters-in-law, Shirley Majors of Brewster and Helen Majors of Beach City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna M. Majors; three sisters; and three brothers.
Services were held April 23, at Dover Bible Church, with Pastor Ed Scaglione officiating. Burial will be later in Grandview Union Cemetery, Strasburg.
To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Pat, visit http://www.tolandherzig.com.
Family suggests contributions in Pat’s memory be made to Aultman Hospice, 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton 44708; or Dover Bible Church, 4173 Minard Rd. NW, Dover 44622.
Born Nov. 24, 1922, in Ellwood City, Pa., Pat was a son of the late Edward and Jean Majors. He moved with his family at a young age to Ohio and graduated from Osnaburg Township High School. He went on to serve honorably with the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater during World War II. Following his service time, he was employed for nearly 40 years by the Canton Drop Forge Co. as a machinist. Pat also farmed much of his life and was the manager of his mother’s farm.
Pat faithfully attended Dover Bible Church for over 30 years and was an honorary life member of the National Rifle Association. Pat was a man of many interests. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and tied hundreds of beautiful fishing flies over the years. He grew both apple and peach trees on his acreage and was especially proud of his homemade “natural cider.” Pat also enjoyed music, playing the guitar and trying his hand on the banjo. Foremost, he was a devoted family man.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Sibyl Majors; daughters, Sandra (Dennis) Adelman-Hull of Norwalk, Judith Melody of Carrollton, and Susan (Kenneth) Eberly Grove of Bolivar; son, Patrick E. Majors Jr. of Carrollton; stepchildren, Amy Hudson of Wooster, Jill (Steven) Newell of Sunbury, and Doug (Heidi) Thiessen of Kidron; grandchildren, Jeff D. (Wendy), Mark S., and Daniel S. Adelman, Elizabeth A. (Chris) Chappell, Austin, Bart (Kelly), and Mary Melody, Christopher M. (Laura), Jason L., and Joshua A. (Sally) Eberly, Jonathan, Andrew (Wendy), Jeremy, and Jenny Hudson, Jerri Lyn (Ben) Morris, and Kelly Newell; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Majors of North Canton and Karen (Donald) Ewing of Brewster; sisters-in-law, Shirley Majors of Brewster and Helen Majors of Beach City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna M. Majors; three sisters; and three brothers.
Services were held April 23, at Dover Bible Church, with Pastor Ed Scaglione officiating. Burial will be later in Grandview Union Cemetery, Strasburg.
To sign an online guestbook and share a fond memory of Pat, visit http://www.tolandherzig.com.
Family suggests contributions in Pat’s memory be made to Aultman Hospice, 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton 44708; or Dover Bible Church, 4173 Minard Rd. NW, Dover 44622.
Published: April 26, 2011
