Twila Argento

Twila Argento, 86, of Dover, passed away, Monday, January 30, 2017 in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Donald and Sylvia (Morris) Steinmetz, Twila was born July, 3, 1930 at Howenstine, Ohio.

Twila graduated from Canton South High School in 1948.  She retired from Wherley Optical after over 30 years of service as a medical receptionist.  She was a faithful member of First Christian Church in New Philadelphia.

Twila was truly loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and enjoyed more than anything, socializing with family and friends.  Quick to laugh and accepting of all, she graciously followed God’s command to love one another.  She was a loving and devoted wife, an exceptional mother and a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her true passion and joy was being with others and people often remarked that she never met a stranger.  She will be sadly missed by the hearts and lives she touched over her many years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gerald “Joe” Argento, whom she married November 2, 1957; two daughters, Sylvia Argento and Lisa Crites; a granddaughter, Megan Carruthers; a great-grandson, Kyson Malcuit; brother-in-law, Eugene (Linda) Argento; sister-in-law, Mary (John) Melich as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Twila is preceded in death by her sisters-in-law, Anna Michna, Rose Pellegrino, and Helen Dorsey; brothers-in-law, Frank DeMonte and Sam Argento as well as her step mother, Martha Steinmetz.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 5 to 8pm in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover.   In keeping with the family’s wishes the service and burial will remain private for family members.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Twila’s memory may be directed to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.