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Ted J. Kavanagh
Ted J. KavanaghShrineTed J. Kavanagh, 71 of Richwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, January 31, 2018 at Marion General Hospital.

He was born February 17, 1946 in Kenton, (or as the story goes, on the railroad tracks on the way to the hospital) to the late George M. and Lois Levere (Fogle) Kavanagh. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Mike and Stan Kavanagh.

Ted was a 1964 graduate of the Byhalia-York High School, he was a veteran of the Army, serving during the end of the Vietnam era.

He was the proud owner/operator of Richwood Tire, starting in 1982 and retiring and transitioning the business to his son Tracy in 2006. Ted was very talented at fixing things, and if he could not find the part in question, he would make it.

Ted had attended the Richwood First United Methodist Church, he was a former York Township Trustee and had served on the Tri-Rivers Board.

He was a very active member of the Aladdin Shriners and the Tin Lizzies, one of their programs that was near and dear to his heart was “Cans for Kids”, a program that raised money by recycling cans. Member of Mt. Carmel Lodge #303 F&AM and Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus.

To say Ted was a “car guy” was an understatement, he collected Mustangs and Cushman scooters, he also restored and collected antique gas pumps.

A very social person, Ted and Susie enjoyed dining out, he also enjoyed his coffee time in Richwood with the boys. He was proud of his Irish heritage and with his wry smile was known to enjoy a joke or two.

Surviving is his wife Susie (Hamilton) Kavanagh, they were married October 7, 1964 in Byhalia, children: Tracy (Dawn) Kavanagh of Richwood and Sherry (John) Kavanagh-Pickersgill of Olmsted Falls
Grandchildren: Kody (Andrea Thompson) Kavanagh, Alex (Kevin Truitt) Rhodes, Logan (Paul Ryan) Rhodes, Conner (Chelsey) Kavanagh and Jessica Pickersgill
Great grandson: Lehum Kavanagh
Siblings: Georgene (Larry) Lutz of Orient, Duane (Barbara) Kavanagh of Richwood, Dan (Shelly) Kavanagh of Cincinnati, Don (Kathy) Kavanagh of Spring, Texas and Phil Kavanagh of Lakeview
Sister-in-law: Jane Kavanagh of West Mansfield

Funeral services will be held Monday February 5, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Richwood First United Methodist Church, Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate, followed by Military Honors conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans, burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-6 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, where there will be Masonic Services beginning at 6:00 pm

Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church (for the project of a chair lift) at 18 South Fulton Street Richwood, OH 43344 and or “Cans for Kids” PO Box 347 Marysville, Ohio 43040

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#1 from: Larry nibert
Richwood
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 2:57 PM

So sorry for your loss.rip brother



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#3 from: Fred Smith
 
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 3:11 PM

Susie and family,my God comfort you all in this difficult time and find comfort in the memories of Ted.I have always enjoyed Ted in my work here in Richwood and the social times.He will be missed



#4 from: johna nibert
 
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 3:20 PM

Susie and family, So sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy . Thinking of you
           Johna Nibert



#5 from: Brenda Vollrath
Marysville
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 3:41 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about Ted. I always enjoyed talking to him when you both would come into the office. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God bless.




#6 from: Terry Lookabaugh
Marietta,GA
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 4:08 PM

Dear Ted,
  Sorry to hear of your passing. You were always kind to me...you gave me a job when I was young and even when i was at my lowest you took the time to listen to my problem and directed me how to fix it and I did. I will always love the knowledge you gave me about cars and i have passed it along to my kid and believe me I told him where i learned it from so you will always continue to live as he passing it to his son. Thank you for your time with me and rest in peace my friend and mentor.
   



#7 from: Sue Harmon
West Mansfield
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 4:26 PM

Never forget Ted he was always speaking to you if and when he saw in Tracy's or wherever he saw you  I've known Susie for several years before she became Ted's wife Prayer for the family in next few days to come



#8 from: Gail DeGood-Guy and Tom Guy
Richwood
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 5:08 PM

Dear Susie, Tracy, Sherry and the entire Kavanagh family.   Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of Ted.   May God watch over you all during this most difficult time.  



#9 from: Joe and Dawn Howald
 
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 5:16 PM

I am very saddened by the loss of Ted. I considered him a friend. I did love hours stories and for sure his jokes. Rest in peace my friend



#10 from: Becky Jacobs Rynders
Abilene,Texas
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 5:29 PM

Susie & family - I am so thankful for our visit last summer with you and Ted.  Many Great memories. Love to all of you.  I am just a phone call away.
Love ya




#11 from: Florence Borland
Richwood
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 5:49 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you




#12 from: Ping Meddles
Richwood
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 5:54 PM

Ted was a very special friend to me and I will miss him very much !!!!!!



#13 from: Rita L Parker
,
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 6:39 PM

With our sincere sympathy to Susie and family and the entire Kavanagh family.  Fred and Rita L. Headington Parker



#14 from: B.J. Knapp
Richwood
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:08 PM

So sorry to hear the loss of Ted love hearing his stories and playing poker with. He will be sadly missed.



#15 from: Karen Elaine Landon
Ft. Pierce,Fl.
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:25 PM

Susie, and Family,
 
 May you find comfort in the special memories you and Ted made together.Family and friends will see you through this rough time. My Deepest sympathy.
Elaine



#16 from: Roy and Carol Barr
 
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:48 PM

We're so sorry to hear about Ted. Prayers for you and your family.



#17 from: Carola McMahan
 
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 8:49 PM

Susie, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.



#18 from: Angela (Davis) Phipps
Richwood
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 8:53 PM

Susie, Tracy, and Sherry so sorry to hear the passing of husband and dad...my prayers are with all of you at this difficult time and Susie...as hard as it is loosing your spouse you will get thru just be strong, remember the good as well as the bad and cry at your own will no matter what...god will help you along and so will your kids....



#19 from: Sue Clem
Bellefontaine
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 9:05 PM

Susie so sorry for your loss. Darwin and I thought a lot of Ted. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue



#20 from: Marilyn coleman
Richwood
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 9:55 PM

Tracy and family, i am so sorry for your loss.  Prayers for your family.



#21 from: Patti Kreis
Marysville
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Our love, sympathy,  and Prayers are with you all!!!



#22 from: Glena Savage
Marion Ohio
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 10:48 PM

Dear Susie and Family,
Our hearts grieve with you at your great loss. Yet, we rejoice with you at his Heaven Homecoming. Our prayers are yours in the days ahead. May the love of the Father surround each of you.
Paul and Glena Savage



#23 from: Kevin and Connie Willeke
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 10:58 PM

Although we have been gone from Richwood for many years, Ted is one of our fond memories of home. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Susie and your family.



#24 from: Mark and Terri Savoie
Grand Rapids,michigan
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 5:06 AM

Susi,Tracy,Dawn and family,Mark and I are saddened to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this was time.



#25 from: John and Kay Coder
 Marion Ohio
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 6:19 AM

Susie and Family you will be in our thoughts and prayers.Rip Ted.

We remain
John and Kay



#26 from: Melissa McKinniss
 
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 6:27 AM

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ted. I will always remember his smile and jokes. He was a great person. My thoughts and prayers to all the Kavanagh family.



#27 from: Nancy Wiley
RICHWOOD
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 8:03 AM

Susie and family.  I feel your pain and pray that God gives you strength at this difficult time.  It is not easy to say goodbye to a loved one.  He will be remembered as the "fun" guy he was.  He always had a story to tell.  Sending Love, Hugs and prayers.



#28 from: Bonnie Haughn
Richwood
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 8:13 AM

So sorry to hear about Ted.  Prayers for the family.
Bob and Bonnie



#29 from: Pamela Zane
Norfolk Va
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 8:58 AM

Very sorry for loss of a wonderful cousin.



#30 from: Bruce and Becky Beery
richwood ohio
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 9:21 AM

We are so sorry to hear of the passing away of Ted. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy. May your faith comfort you during this time of sorrow.



#31 from: Jami Cox
Richwood
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 9:28 AM

So sorry to hear this.  Ted had such a good sense of humor.  Loved hearing his stories and talking with him.  Love and prayers to the family.. Hugs.



#32 from: Ron and Nancy Kincaid
Richwood
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 9:45 AM

So sorry our prayers are with you all



#33 from: Barb Eastman
 
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 9:54 AM

Susie, Sherry and Tracy. He wil greatly be missed. He always had an opinion whether you wanted to hear it or not. Prayers for al of you’



#34 from: Rick and Noni asher
Winter haven fl
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:06 AM

Ted and I enjoyed our coffee time every day at the police department. We loved Ted and will miss him dearly. Our prayers for the family



#35 from: Joey and Meredythe
Dillon Mt
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:28 AM

Susie, Tracy, and Sherry.  To my best friend that I ever had, Susie.  I send my Love and prayers to all of your families.  Joey said that he will always remember Ted when they smoked in his Dad’s silo and they got caught!  Much love, Meredythe



#36 from: Mary Howell
Marion, Ohio
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM

Susie, Tracy, Sherry and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Ted was one of a kind and everyone who knew him enjoyed his kidding and sense of humor.  We're never ready to say goodby to a loved one.  Susie, my heart aches for you. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.  Much love from the Howell Family



#37 from: Terry and Barb kemp
 
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Dear Susie and family, so sorry for your loss.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.



#38 from: jim ferrell
 
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 12:17 PM

susie and family   sorry for your loss..rip ted



#39 from: Dan and Karen Converse
North Fort Myers Florida
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 12:24 PM

So sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Susie and the family.



#40 from: Ping Meddles
Richwood
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 12:56 PM

Ted Kavanaugh was my best friend and I will miss him with all my heart. may his soul rest in piece !!! Ping Meddles



#41 from: Rog Daymude
 
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 1:37 PM

Will miss you Ted and our personal conversations we shared together.



#42 from: Jerry Moore
Richwood
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 2:11 PM

Sorry to hear of Teds passing. He was a good friend to me. Thoughts and prayers to the family.



#43 from: Don & Darlene Krawczyk
Richwood, Ohio
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 2:29 PM

To Susie and family . . . Our sincere condolences to you and your family.   Thoughts & prayers are with you.



#44 from: Claude & SanDee Tidd
 
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 2:39 PM

So very sorry to the Kavanagh family ! Prayers love & hugs to all at this difficult time! Ted will be missed & has left many fond memories. Hold tight to those as they will sustain you until you meet again 🙏



#45 from: Jim and Christina McDermott
Marysville (Watkins), OH
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:05 PM

Jim and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Christina and Jim



#46 from: Sue (Waugh) Wright
 
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 3:28 PM

Very sorry to hear this. May your memories bring comfort.



#47 from: Gary and linda shaw
Marysville, ohio
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 4:22 PM

Prayers to the family during this sad time.



#48 from: Steve & Holly Dexter
4230 Benzler Rd Marion
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 7:02 PM

So sorry to here of your loss. You are in our prayers.



#49 from: Sherry Northrup Pirics
SIdney Ohio
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 7:22 PM

Sorry for your loss



#50 from: Judy Nickel
118 S. Clinton St. Richwood, Oh 43344
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 8:28 PM

To the family of your dear father, grandfather, mentor, teacher, friend, disciple of the Lord, and for the many lives that Ted touched.  May God wrap His loving arms around each of you who loved Ted so very much and give you love, comfort, peace, and understanding.  Ted was such a loving, giving friend.  God Bless!



#51 from: Sue Harmon
West Mansfield
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:34 PM

Never forget Ted he was always speaking to you if and when he saw in Tracy's or wherever he saw you  I've known Susie for several years before she became Ted's wife Prayer for the family in next few days to come



#52 from: Carolyn Henderson
Marion
Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 9:21 AM

Deepest sympathy to Susie and family





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#54 from: Dana and Linda Ludwig
 
Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 3:24 PM

We are so vary sorry to hear of Ted's passing. May God be with you in the coming days. You both are in our prayers.






#55 from: Evelyn Dotson Bible
Florida
Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 3:59 PM

Susy and family, I am so sorry for your loss and heartbreak.  You have lost an extraordinary part of your family.  Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Evelyn



#56 from: Johnny Regula
Ostrander, Ohio
Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 5:11 PM

Susie,Tracy, and Sherry,
I'm saddened to hear of Ted's passing. He was always genuine and fair to me in all our dealings. He was what I considered to be one of the staples of the community, and for that you can be proud.
May you find peace
Johnny and Julie



#57 from: Julie Ross
Richwood
Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 6:11 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.



#58 from: Steve Amstutz
 
Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Ted will be missed by all who knew him, he always had a smile on his face and he always called me by name when we met on the street. He's singing and rejoicing in heaven now.



#59 from: Dave & Willa Amstutz
Richwood
Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 8:59 AM

Dear Susie , Tracy & Sherry we are so sorry of Teds passing. We all will miss his friendly smile and many memories of his life. He once got serious and told me that he didn't know what was on the other side, but it was but another adventure.



#60 from: Sherri Buyer
 
Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 12:16 PM

I'm truly sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! God Bless! Sherri



#61 from: Charlotte Brill
Byhalia,ohio
Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 1:30 PM

So very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you




#62 from: Ryan and Julie Hamilton
Richwood
Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 2:05 PM

Our deepest condolences!  Heaven has gained a great man!  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!  🙏



#63 from: Pat and Mike Hamilton
Sebring Florida
Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 6:59 PM

We were so surprised to hear about Ted's passing. He had called Mike that evening about 5:30. They talked about the stock market going up and Ted was happy about that. Just a shock to us. Your family is in our prayers. He will be missed. Pat and Mike Hamilton



#64 from: Bev Staley
West Mansfield, Ohio 43358
Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 6:56 PM

Susie and family~~~
Further prayers and love for you and your beautiful family♥️God will
wrap His arms and surround you
with His amazing Grace and peace.
Ted certainly remained a unique
individual. One of my favorite memories of Ted involved his motorcycle, my 80÷ year old Grandma
Jenkins, and her wish for a ride!
So much fun, especially with G'ma
urging Ted to "...go faster..."
Comforting to Ted is pain-free,
renewed in body, mind, spirit and
with our Heavenly Father♥️





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