John A. Bihari, Ii

John Andrew Bihari II 76, of Stone Creek, Ohio, was called to the more immediate presence of God on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from his family home while surrounded by his loving family, following a long-term illness. Born January 27, 1949 in Dover, Ohio, he was a son of the late John Andrew and Anna Elenora (Gibbs) Bihari.

John was a lifelong area resident who was a member of the last graduating class of Tuscarawas High School in 1967 where he had been a varsity basketball player. He then earned an Associate Degree from Kent State University, as well as his teaching certificate. He spent his entire career as an employee of Gradall – having started with an apprenticeship in 1967 and continued working until his retirement in 2013. During that time, he spent 30 years as the secretary for Aerospace and Machinist Union Local #1285 and was well known for his meticulous records and bookkeeping.

He will be remembered as the ultimate “fix-it guy” who always tried to fix something he already had before replacing an item with something new. He also enjoyed collecting model trains and tractors, as well as full-size garden and farm tractors. He had a real zest for life with a passion for good food and 60s music. He was also a volunteer fireman for many years with the Stone Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He had been a member of Schoenbrunn Moravian Church. John was an avid traveler, especially a cruise connoisseur with a love for the buffets and warm weather.

On July 27, 1969, John married the former Patricia Ann Davis who survives him at their home. He is also survived by their children, Jennifer (Dave) Keller, John (Melissa) Bihari, and Janna (Joe) Himes; grandchildren, Michael (companion, Erica Endlich) Bihari, Cassie (Jacob) Rodenbucher, Abbey Keller, Kyle Bihari, Cole Himes, and Lexi Himes; his brother, Joseph (Cheryl) Bihari; sisters-in-law, Carrie (Dink) Fellers and Ginny Davis; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members; and a host of special neighbors and friends. He will also be missed by his canine companions, Bella and CoCo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Michael Bihari, and brother-in-law, Dick Davis.

Pastor Leanna Roe will officiate a 1:00 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, February 22 , at Grace Community Church in Stone Creek where his family will receive callers from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will follow in Stone Creek Cemetery. Those wishing to honor John’s memory by a charitable contribution are encouraged to do so to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society, 1432 Tall Timber Rd. N.E., New Philadelphia, OH  44663 and Buckeye Career Center, 545 University Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH  44663.