Janice M. Alexander

Janice M. Alexander, 56, of Dover, died Sunday February 7, 2010 in her home following an extended illness.

Born February 24, 1953, in Dennison, Janice was the daughter of the late James and Vera Schwab. She graduated from Indian Valley South high school in 1971. Janice then went on to graduate with honors from The Ohio State University in 1975 with a degree in physical therapy.

One of Janice's greatest joys was helping others. As a physical therapist she served Tuscarawas County and the surrounding area for over 35 years. She owned her practice, Integrated Health Solutions, formerly located at Monroe Mall in New Philadelphia, for over 25 years and also taught therapy courses. As a member of the Four Winds Society, Janice traveled through Peru to study with the Incas. She was also a member of the American Association of University Women and the American Physical Therapy Association. Janice
embraced life; she loved to garden, explore, and create.

She will be dearly missed by her two daughters Amanda Wolfe of New York, NY and Audrey Wolfe of Cooperstown, NY, sister Pat Smith and brother-in-law
Bill Smith of Wainwright, a niece, Shelly Cozart, three nephews, Mark, Mike, and Matt Smith, and their families.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother James"Butch" Schwab.

A memorial celebration of Janice's life will be held on February 13 at 3p.m., at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center on the Boulevard in Dover. Her family will welcome friends and visitors from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monarch Center. Those who cannot attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Janice may sign the online register book by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Janice's memory can be made to the Janice Alexander Scholarship Fund, at First National Bank in Dover, 824 Boulevard, Dover, Ohio 44622

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330 343-6132