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Born in Dover on December 13, 1956, he was the son of the late James L. Winkler and JoAnn Heaston. Jay was a 1975 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and retired from the Tuscarawas County Road and Bridge Department. He enjoyed trap shooting, but most of all, he enjoyed bow hunting. His greatest pleasure was riding his motorcycle through West Virginia, Montana, and Wyoming.
He is survived by his sisters Julie (Thomas) Kline of New Philadelphia, and Janie Dockus; nieces Kelly (Jason) Cappel of Dover and Clarissa Gregg of Colorado; nephew Casey Kline of Philadelphia, PA; and great nephew Jeremy Cappel of Dover.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jeffrey Winkler.
Ironically, on the day Jay was born his father James got his first buck. Jay died during a Buck Moon (July's full moon), and later that evening while arriving home from the hospital, his sister Julie was greeted by a buck in her driveway.
In honoring Jay's wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Cremation will take place and he will be placed with his father at Schoenbrunn Meadows Cemetery in New Philadelphia.
Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Rob Lint
July 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about Jay. I worked with him for years at the county.
Rob Lint
John J. Bourne
July 10, 2025
My condolences to the family.
Rhonda Robertson-Gray
July 10, 2025
So sorry for your loss to you and your family.
Cherylanne Stead
July 10, 2025
Many prayers for the family, and friends of Jay. You will be missed very much Jay! RIP I so enjoyed your stories of Jake too, and many other stories you shared with me. I just cannot believe you are gone. Until we meet again one day.
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Wayne and Sherry Crilow
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Sorry for your loss. Our sympathy to you all.
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