Delmar Donald Calkins

Delmar Donald Calkins

Delmar Donald Calkins, age 91, passed away June 2, 2018 in Community Care Center, Alliance Ohio. Delmar was born on October 17, 1926 in Southington, Ohio to George and Myrtle (Miller) Calkins.

Delmar was self-employed as a truck driver. After he retired from trucking, he worked as a security guard for Eljers in Salem. He is most remembered as a man who gave back to his community by his involvement in the Hanoverton Ruritan; the RSVP in Columbiana County; and a Hanoverton United Food Basket Volunteer.

Delmar is survived by his two daughters, Belinda Niswonger and Carolyn Mattevi of Lisbon; grandchildren Abby Niswonger of Beaufort SC, Kelly Niswonger, Lukas (Taylor) Mattevi, and Carrie Mattevi all of Lisbon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Calkins; his brothers Raymond, Richard, and Robert Calkins; and sisters Ada Novicki, Betty Morrison, and Jessy Calkins.

Funeral services will be held at the Bartley Funeral Home, 205 West Lincoln Way, Minerva Ohio, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 1:00 PM. Calling hours will be Tuesday one hour before services at Bartley Funeral Home. There will be private graveside services with burial in Heritage Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to the Akron Children's Hospital Beeghly Campus, 6505 Market Street, Boardman OH 44512 or the Alliance Hospice, 246 West State Street, Suite G, Alliance OH 44601.