Thomas Doctor 1944-2025

He was born March 20, 1944, in Beaver Falls, Pa., son of Henry and Juliet Doctor.

After graduating from Beaver Falls High School, Tom attended Grove City College, graduating in 1966 with a degree in mathematics.

After graduation, Tom worked for IBM in Youngstown. He then transitioned his career to Goodyear Aerospace in Akron and eventually to Youngstown State University. At YSU, he served as the director of the Computer Center and Network Services, and was an instructor of mathematics. He retired from YSU in 2005 and continued to teach part-time until 2020.

More than anything, Tom loved his family, God and country. At his home on Bishop Road, he took pride in creating a backyard sanctuary for his family and friends. His favorite days were spent outdoors pruning bushes, planting flowers and relaxing by the pool. His home was the focal point of countless birthdays, picnics, holidays, and even weddings.

Tom was most proud of his children, his wife and their accomplishments, always the first to share in their successes and comfort them in adversity. Nothing made him happier than having his family together in one place, especially on family vacations.

He was also known for his kind, gentle spirit, and in his later years, even his humor. Tom was the proverbial rock of the family and his absence will be felt deeply by many.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kelly Doctor; his sons, Jason T. Doctor and Shon J. Douctre; his daughters, Dana L. Doctor (Evan Vitiello), Camryn A. Doctor (Dylan King) and Avery Z. Doctor; and his grandchildren, Michael T. Doctor and Lexie Douctre. He also leaves behind his sisters, Eleanor W. Moore and Carol J. Bowman, as well as his beloved French bulldog, Ronan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Michael D. Doctor; and first wife, Carol H. Doctor.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the MICU team at the Cleveland Clinic for their kindness, compassion and endless effort in his care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project, two of his favorite charities.

Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman, and again 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday.

A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Tom will be laid to rest in Poland Riverside Cemetery.

Visit www.beckerobits.com to send the family condolences and share your memories.

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