John T. Povick

John T. Povick, 67, of Wooster, passed away at his home on Friday, March 27, 2015, after a brief illness. Born April 21, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Frances Irene Povick.

John grew up in the Twin City area, was a 1965 graduate of Dennison High School, and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in his youth. After high school, he trained at Twin City Hospital for his lifelong career as an X-ray technician. John was an avid sports enthusiast, having co-founded the Tuscarawas County Vikings (a semi-pro football team), umpired high school and college baseball, and refereed high school basketball in his younger years. A resident of Wooster for the past 20 years, John retired from Wooster Community Hospital’s radiology department. He had previously worked at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital.

John is survived by his daughter, Andrea Povick of Berlin; grandson, Cade Wagers of Berlin; twin brother, Jim (Judith) Povick of Uhrichsvile; nephews, Scott Povick of Dover and Aaron (Alisha) Povick of Uhrichsville; and a number of extended family members, including great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by six uncles and a special aunt, Mary Povick.

Father Tyron Tomson will celebrate the funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 31, at 10am in Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery near Dennison. Visitation will be 6-8pm on Monday in the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dennison High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 94, Dennison, OH 44621.