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Born: February 11, 1927
Died: December 27, 2020
Paul Drotovick
February 11, 1927 - December 27, 2020
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Paul Drotovick, age 93, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, December 27, 2020, following a brief illness.
Paul was educated at the former St. John’s High School in Canton, Mount Union College, and graduated from Otterbein College. He also honorably served his country in the United States Army during WWII.
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Paul Drotovick, age 93, of New Philadelphia died Sunday, December 27, 2020, following a brief illness.
Paul was educated at the former St. John’s High School in Canton, Mount Union College, and graduated from Otterbein College. He also honorably served his country in the United States Army during WWII.
Paul enjoyed teaching and coaching basketball for numerous years with at St. Mary’s School in Dennison, Columbus Bishop Hartley, and Newark Catholic, and Conotton Valley High Schools.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by wife of 67 years, Joanne; sons, Paul (Pam) Drotovick, Jr. of Cambridge, Mark (Kathy) Drotovick of New Philadelphia; sister, Barbara Fraley of Florida; grandchildren, Brittany (Chuck) Colvin, Matthew (Johnna) Drotovick, and Danielle (Tim) Gilmore; and great-grandchildren, Emmitt, Cameron, Carter, Grayson, Weston, Alivia, and Odin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Josephine Drotovick; his granddaughter, Rachel; and his brother, Joseph.
Father Jeff Coning will celebrate a Mass of Christian burial at a later date in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery at New Philadelphia where the VFW Post #1445 will render military honors. No public visitation is scheduled at this time.
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Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My husband and I met Paul at the nursing home. My late husband really liked talking to Paul. Joanne take care and hope to see you again when I visit my mother. Again so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Sending prayers to your family.
My condolences to all of the family. Mr. Drotovick was one of my favorite teachers in high school in the ‘80s. He repeated two sayings to me almost daily and I continue to repeat them occasionally to friends, colleagues and my boys and I always give credit to him.
Joann,Mark,Kathy,Brittany,Danielle and families. So sorry for your great loss .He was such a gentle man and a great coach! Sending hugs and prayers to all of you! Mrs.Wise
Coach Drotovick will always live within us as he was a great teacher and mentor to all. He taught and lived the lessons of life. My condolences to Joann and the entire family
Rest In Peace, Coach
Joanne sorry for your loss. Enjoyed being with you both at the Sacred Heart Seniors.
Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. May Coach rest in peace, and may God bless you as you go forward without him. I remember how you always welcomed us schoolkids into your home, whether you were at dinner, or whatever. You both were always kind to us. You were good friends to my parents (Mom taught 5th grade at that time). Rosalind Eisenman Hooker, Immaculate Conception High School Class of 1960
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Coached junior high for him at Carrollton and he taught me alot. Sympathies and prayers to his family.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the Drotovick Family. May your many memories be a blessing. Linda & Bill (Last class at St Mary’s) Hildebrand
Paul was my first mentor when I came to Carrollton in 1973 to teach and coach. Paul and his wife Joanne basically helped me so much as a 22 year old just starting my career for which I will always be so very grateful. I remember spending an enormous amount of time at their home in Carrollton and they always welcomed me with open arms in those early days of the 1970's. I certainly send my sympathies to Joanne, Paul and Mark at this very difficult time!
So sorry for your loss, he was my teacher for four years at Denison Saint Marys. He was a good man. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Paul was my basketball coach in high school at Carrollton and am filled with great memories. My condolences to Paul and Mark and the whole family. He touched so many lives!
So sorry for your loss.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Paul Drotovick, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Paul Drotovick, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS HE WAS MY TEACHER FOR TWO YEARS INHIGHSCHOOL HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY MANY
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On behalf of the Geib Family and Staff, we offer our most sincere sympathy for your loss. We are honored to have been called upon to serve your family.
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My husband and I met Paul at the nursing home. My late husband really liked talking to Paul. Joanne take care and hope to see you again when I visit my mother. Again so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Sending prayers to your family.
My condolences to all of the family. Mr. Drotovick was one of my favorite teachers in high school in the ‘80s. He repeated two sayings to me almost daily and I continue to repeat them occasionally to friends, colleagues and my boys and I always give credit to him.
Joann,Mark,Kathy,Brittany,Danielle and families. So sorry for your great loss .He was such a gentle man and a great coach! Sending hugs and prayers to all of you! Mrs.Wise
Coach Drotovick will always live within us as he was a great teacher and mentor to all. He taught and lived the lessons of life. My condolences to Joann and the entire family
Rest In Peace, Coach
Joanne sorry for your loss. Enjoyed being with you both at the Sacred Heart Seniors.
Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. May Coach rest in peace, and may God bless you as you go forward without him. I remember how you always welcomed us schoolkids into your home, whether you were at dinner, or whatever. You both were always kind to us. You were good friends to my parents (Mom taught 5th grade at that time). Rosalind Eisenman Hooker, Immaculate Conception High School Class of 1960
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Coached junior high for him at Carrollton and he taught me alot. Sympathies and prayers to his family.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the Drotovick Family. May your many memories be a blessing. Linda & Bill (Last class at St Mary’s) Hildebrand
Paul was my first mentor when I came to Carrollton in 1973 to teach and coach. Paul and his wife Joanne basically helped me so much as a 22 year old just starting my career for which I will always be so very grateful. I remember spending an enormous amount of time at their home in Carrollton and they always welcomed me with open arms in those early days of the 1970's. I certainly send my sympathies to Joanne, Paul and Mark at this very difficult time!
So sorry for your loss, he was my teacher for four years at Denison Saint Marys. He was a good man. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Paul was my basketball coach in high school at Carrollton and am filled with great memories. My condolences to Paul and Mark and the whole family. He touched so many lives!
So sorry for your loss.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Paul Drotovick, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Paul Drotovick, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS HE WAS MY TEACHER FOR TWO YEARS INHIGHSCHOOL HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY MANY
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