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 .John Thomas Plew
Born in Mansfield, OH on May 29, 1960
Departed on Oct. 20, 2004 and resided in Mansfield, OH.
Cemetery: Mansfield Memorial Park
John Thomas "Tom" Plew, 44 of Mansfield, died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at the home of his sister and brother-in-law surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born May 29, 1960 in Mansfield, to Benjamin Eugene Plew and Arleen "Jackie" (Finnerty) Plew.
Tom graduated in 1978 from Madison High School Vocational Auto Body. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marine Corp. He was employed by Madison Local Schools for 17 years. He was a lifetime member of the Amvets, the VFW Post #9943 and VFW Post #3494. Tommy was a fun-loving and caring father, son, and brother who will be sadly missed by all.
Survivors include one son, Chad Plew; one daughter, Ashley Plew; mother, Jackie Plew; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Patti and Keith Kiser, Carole and John Andreasson, Sara and Mark Stelzer, Brenda and Marc Hallabrin; two brothers and sister-in-law, Gary Plew, and Larry and Sharon Plew; half sister, Jean Webb, all of Mansfield; many nieces and nephews; best friends, Jim and Lynn Owens; and special fishing buddy, Christina. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Eugene Plew in November 1983.
Friends may call at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2004. Services will be held at the funeral home, Saturday, October 23 at 10:00 AM conducted by Father Mike Zacharias. Military Graveside Services will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of North Central Ohio.
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Jody Luedy (Shockley)
John was a good friend who was always there for me even after we dated. After I moved moved back to Ohio we renewed our friendship and he was always there for Dava and I. He worked at Madison South where Dava went to school. He watched over her and helped her out on more than one occasion when she forgot homework or a coat. We would call him and he would go after hours and get it for her. He was always there when ever we called him and he joined us many times for dinner and holidays.John you have no idea how much you are missed and how much we really did love you. Thank you so much for being in our lives. Dava still get a tear in her eye when your name is brought up. It is comforting to know you are up in heaven watching over us.
Karen & Dava (Reiter) Hoffman
Theresa Sparks (Keen)
When I moved back to Ohio after being gone for 24 years, I ran into John at a store in the area, we talked for a good hour talking about the past, we continue to talk over the phone and getting together as friends. He helped me with my move to my home here in Mansfield, and helped with things I knew nothing about. You are truly missed dear friend, I see your brother at work and I see you daily.Steve Eilenfeld
After we got out of school years later I ran into John at Mifflin elementary while taking my daughter to basketball pratice. And said I know you, We talked and talked about our school days.He then went work at Madison South, Were I would run into to him from time to time, Because thats were my kids went to grade school at.
He knew my son Daniel and befriended him. It was really sad when Daniel told me that John was sick.
It was even sadder the day Daniel told me that Mr Plew had pasted away.
Thanks John for watching out for my kids, And everybody else's kids. Steve Eilenfeld
Brenda Powell (Davis)
It's always funny the things you remember about people. I spent most of high school staring at the back of John's head. In seating Powell always came after Plew. That even carried over into Drivers Ed. Luck of the draw, Plew, Powell and Mr. Ely in one car. So remember Ely's style of teaching was to clean his nails with a knife, while shifting his gum from one side of his mouth to the other as he barked orders. Poor John was scared to death Of Mr. Ely and it rattled him so much that he ran a red light at Mulberry and Main. Mr. Ely choked on his gum, slammed on the brakes, spit out his gum,and started turning red all at the same time. We all knew the shades of red that meant temper rising. But I do think John gave Ely a new shade of red.When my kids were at south it was always John they looked forward to seeing each day. We missed him when we moved to Colorado. It wasn't the teachers they asked about, It was John. They still miss him 5 years later.