Thomas J. Dalton, 76, of Lake Milton died early Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025, at his daughter and son-in- law’s house in Boardman, Ohio, surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

He was born on October 26, 1948, the son of Thomas Dalton and Leona Braun Dalton.

Tom was a 1966 Jackson Milton High graduate and began a decorated career at General Motors until his retirement in 1996.

Tom married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Cowan Dalton in 1967. They shared 43 years of marriage and many happy memories together before her death in January of 2020.

Tom was an avid archery shooter, winning dozens of titles including a fourth-place finish in the World Championships. He was also the face of “Big Bear” archery equipment, featured on many posters and literature. Tom and Nancy ran a thriving karaoke business for more than 10 years at various establishments throughout the Lake Milton community. His 1957 vintage turquoise blue Buick found its way to hundreds of classic auto shows, along with his many friends and family members. He was often described as “a man that never had an enemy, only friends he hadn’t met yet”. Tom was quite the handy man on both house and automobile related projects, always willing to lend his expertise assistance to family and friends when in need.

Tom will be sadly missed by his daughter, Christine and her husband, Robert Raupach. He also leaves behind his sister, Josephine Renaccio; his grandchildren, Brandon (Kendra) Baltes, Alexis El-Khouri and Philip Albenze; his nephews, Kevin and Michael McDonald and his great nephew, Mark McDonald.

A graveside ceremony will be held at the North Jackson Cemetery, 10613 Mahoning Ave on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., at which time he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Nancy. There will be no visitation hours; all are welcome to join the ceremony.