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Stephen Nitz Obituary
Stephen “Scrapman” Nitz
Age 58, of Dalton, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born Sept. 28, 1958 in Buckhannon, WV to the late Verlin and Virgie (Howard) Nitz. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1977 and was the owner and operator of “Scrapman Steve” in Dalton. He was a member of Sons of Herman in Massillon. He was a passionate euchre player was a constant cut up and was fun to be around.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma (Wilson) Nitz of Dalton; Daughter, Angie Nitz; Son, Joseph (Jan) Pelfrey of Dalton; Companion, Debbie Papic of Alliance; 4 sisters, Barbara Baum of Minerva, Sondra Bailey of Canton South, Linda Lanham of Carrollton and Sherry (David) Small of Austintown; 2 brothers, Roger (Jean) Howard of Hampton, WV, J.R. “Verlin” (Loretta) Nitz of Minerva. He is preceded in death by a son, David Pelfrey, 4 brothers, John, Earl and Danny Howard and Cedric Nitz.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Gabriel Norris officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 9-11 a.m. prior to the services.
Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Nitz
Joseph Pelfrey
August 17, 2017
Steve I will love you always and think of you daily you were such a huge part of my life best step dad/friend anyone could ask for thank you for being there for me always I wouldn't be half the man I am without you, thanks for being my dad love you stevey boy
Robert Gibson
August 17, 2017
So Sorry for your loss. Wish I could of gotten to know Steve better. He was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Bob Gibson & Family
Gina Nitz
August 16, 2017
Heaven gained a great angel!
BellStores Dalton
August 16, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. RIP Steve. You will always be remembered.
Donnie & Theresa Locke
August 16, 2017
So sorry to hear of the loss of Stephen he took a lot of our scrap whe he worked in Minerva and grew up up the road from us . Linda and the rest of siblings and cousins including Irma & Mark Mc Vicker
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone
Lori Granger
August 15, 2017
My deepest condolences to Barbie and family. Steve was always a great guy.
connie taylor
August 15, 2017
So sorry to hear about Steve, he was a great man. prayers to all
Denise Steffey
August 15, 2017
Denise Steffey (straight) & family. Our condolences to the family of Steve he was always funny as I remember and well liked. God bless
August 14, 2017
We are very torn apart right now but would like to say thank you to all who have remembered this family at this sad time
Verlin and Loretta nitz
Crystal Brian and Preston George
August 14, 2017
We are so sorry to the family and friends of Steve, he was a really nice man. Prayers are and loving thoughts to all of his family.
Linda Lanham
August 14, 2017
The most caring and loving brother anyone could ever ask for. We were so close and l don't know what I'm gonna do without you , you was always there for me and the rest of your sisters and almost anyone that needed help. I will miss you a lot cause we spent a lot of time together. We was always there for each other. I'll miss our visit and going and doing things together. Now your in heaven and you don't have to try to make peace between everybody. Rest in peace my beloved brother until we meet again. I love you little Sis
August 14, 2017
Rip uncle crusty you will be missed and not ever forgotten please give my daddy a hug for me I will always remember all the good times we all had with you love always ur niece Brandi
Rick
August 14, 2017
Definitely one of my best friends. He was always there with an open door, a smile on his face and coffee on the stove. I will miss you my friend!
Mary Phillips (Boylan)
August 14, 2017
Angie--
So sorry to hear about your dad passing away. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time
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