Raymond Joseph Toth

Raymond Joseph Toth, age 84, of Austinburg, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born January 5, 1939 in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Emma (Chepregi) Toth. He married his beloved Nancy, his wife of over 40 years in 1982. Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was also an accomplished farmer and he purchased and ran the Toth Farm where he has resided since 1973. Over the years, along with the help of his family, Raymond operated a grape vineyard, raised cattle and worked the land. His crops included corn, wheat and soybeans in addition to baling many acres of hay for local farmers. His working career involved being a welder, carpenter, heavy machine operator and eventually he retired as an Operating Engineer. Raymond’s hard work ethic both on his farm and in his professional life earned him the utmost respect from family and many colleagues throughout the years. In retirement, Raymond traveled often to visit his children in Florida, California and Ohio. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, Mexico, Hawaii and attending Nascar races throughout the country with his sons. His happy place was being outdoors and spending time in his barn where he enjoyed working with wood and creating works of art including lamps, tables, bookcases, birdhouses and coat-trees. He spent a lifetime caring for his family and various farm animals including his beloved dog, Darby (deceased 2018). He loved doting on his grandchildren and riding around town and his farm on the ranger with his dog, Cooper. Raymond is survived by his wife, Nancy Toth; children, Rick (Karen) Toth, Anthony Toth, Kerry (Jeff) Hite; step-children, Pamela (Allen) Virant, Becky (Rusty) D’Angelo, Dennis (Darlene) Sharpe; grandchildren, Ricky, Tyler, Joey, Ava, and Taylor; sister, Carol Gerber; brother, Don (Sharon) Toth, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and neices and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Merle; and sister, Grace Berta. Friends will be received on Tuesday, January 10^th, from 4-6 pm, with a service at 6pm, at the Behm Family Funeral Home in Madison, Ohio followed by “A Celebration of Life” at The Eagles in Geneva, Ohio. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com