Terry A. Rinehart

Terry Allen Rinehart, age 77, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1947 in Dover, the son of the late Homer and Marylou (Mishler) Rinehart.

Terry was a graduate of Dover High School Class of 1966. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force as an aircraft maintenance specialist, serving with the 3rd SOS and 361st TEWS at Nha Trang, and 361st TEWS at Phu Cat Air Bases in Vietnam with the Spooky AC-47 and Gunships Operation. He was honorably discharged in March 1971.

Terry attended Kent State University, where he graduated in 1976, with a degree in Education. He later attended Ashland University, receiving his master’s degree. He retired in 2005 from New Philadelphia City Schools as a special education teacher.

Music was Terry’s life and his true passion. He performed at a young age with his band, The Pendelton’s, at area clubs. In the mid 70’s, Terry started playing with Tom Daniels as a duo until adding additional members, forming the band Daniels and Rinehart. Daniels and Rinehart became the most popular band in the area. Terry was an active member of the Dover and New Philadelphia Elks where he served as the Exalted Ruler for both clubs. He was also a member of the Tuscarawas Lodge #59 F & AM in Dover.

Terry married Cindy (Phillips) Rinehart in February 1977. They celebrated 48 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; son, Aaron (Stacey); daughter, Sarah (Zack) Glass; his beautiful granddaughters, Sawyer and Emerson (Glass) whom he loved dearly; his brother, Ken (Jane) Rinehart and many nieces and nephews.

In honor of Terry’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private military service will be performed at a later date.

“Music was his life, it was not his livelihood

And it made him feel so happy and it made him feel so good

And he sang from his heart and he sang from his soul

He did not know how well he sang, it just made him whole”

(Harry Chapin, “Mr. Tanner”)

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Sawyer and Emerson’s name at Canton Christian School : PMB# 251, 7257 Fulton Dr. NW STE 59, Canton, Ohio 44718.