Dale Yoss obituary
Dale G. Yoss, 88, of Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, died Feb. 2, 2010, following a brief illness. He was a longtime resident of Dover.Born August 12, 1921, in Dover, Dale was the son of the late Jesse J. and Bessie Yoss. He was a 1939 graduate of Dover High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, serving 39 months during WWII as a signalman with 31 months overseas duty. He was awarded a diploma by the French authorities to those American veterans of WWII who liberated France and, in doing so, changed the history of the 20th century.Dale was employed by Amko Service Company Dover Cryogenics, retiring after 20 years of service in 1987. Previously he was employed by a local paint and body shop for 17 years. He attended Newpointe Community Church for several years and prior to that was an active member of Dover Foursquare Gospel Church, fulfilling many duties. He was also a longtime member of the Dover American Legion, where he performed with the former Drum and Bugle Corp, and was a member of the 40 et 8 Voiture 117.He loved to garden, and after retirement took up the hobby of making standing stained glass angels and lamps. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Lela.Surviving are children, Scott (Carol) Yoss of New Philadelphia and Lisa (Randy) Notz of Dover; three grandchildren, Randa (Mike) Miller of Dalton, Rachel (Jonathan) Powell of Canton, and Ryan (Carla) Yoss of Sugarcreek; three great-grandchildren, Melanie, Keri, and Cameron, all of Dalton; sister, Ruby Burky of New Philadelphia; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lela H. Yoss; and sister, Virginia Hewitt.Services were held Feb. 6, 2010, at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover, with Pastors Chad Stutzman and Ron May officiating. Interment was in Dover Burial Park, where the Dover VFW conducted graveside military honors.Those wishing to share a fond memory of Dale may sign his online register at www.tolandherzig.com.Memorial contributions may be made to Newpointe Community Church, 3950 SR 39 NW, Dover 44622.
