John Todd Ayers, better known as Todd, 82, a well known business owner and member of the Warren County community, passed away on July 3, 2024, at his home in Columbia. He was born on May 3, 1942, to Lewis W. and Delphene (Van Sickle) Ayers in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
He was the proud owner/operator of Ayers Body Shop in Columbia. He had bought it from his father in 1970 and before retiring he sold the business to his son, Scott, in 2006, who proudly carries on. He always completed his continuing education in mechanics throughout his career. He was an accomplished musician, playing the guitar left-handed. He was a member of the band Twi-Liters which was the house band at the time at the casino in Mt. Lake for almost 20 years. An avid fly fisherman, member and past master of Masonic Warren 13 since 1975. An avid lover of his own dogs, Cole and Pepsi, and others as well.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris; a son Scott (Trisha); daughter Nancy Jeanne Dornich (Dennis); a brother Gary; grandchildren Dennis Jr., Nora, Jennie, Alaina; niece and nephews, Karen, Kevin and Kelle.
A period of visitation will be held, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Newbaker Funeral Home, Blairstown, with Masonic service at noon. Interment to follow at Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Route 94, Blairstown.