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Thomas Bates
Jul 28, 2025
Thomas R. Bates, 65, of West Lafayette, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Born in Dover on December 9, 1959, he was the son of the late John “Jack” Bates and Anna (Rohr) Bates.
Tom spent his life working hard. He retired from Shelly and Sands after a 20-year career as a supervisor. In his free-time he was an avid coon...
Barbara Ann Uher
Jul 25, 2025
Barbara Ann Uher, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Friday, July 25, 2025 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born September 26, 1941 in Dover to the late Anthony Casey “Tony” and Mary Catherine (Pancheri) Cusano, Barb was raised in Roswell loved by family and friends. As...
Ethel Mae Masters
Jul 25, 2025
Ethel Mae Masters, 77, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in her home on July 25, 2025, with her husband, daughter and son by her side, following a period of declining health.
Ethel was the daughter of the late Samuel Milton and Julia Mae (Everhart) Stull and a graduate of the former Indian Valley North High School, where she laid the...
David Smith
Jul 24, 2025
David Lee Smith, 61, of Smithville, died peacefully, Thursday, July 24, 2025, following a brief illness.
A son of Diane Ward Smith of Cadiz and the late Thomas F. Smith, David was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on May 9, 1964. David grew up in New Athens, and graduated from Cadiz High School where he was an athletic standout playing basketball.
He...
Lee Ellen Kreinbihl
Jul 24, 2025
Mrs. Lee Ellen Kreinbihl (79), daughter of Lillian Elizabeth Wilson Billings and Charles Edgar Billings, passed away in the ICU at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio, on July 24, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 10, 1946.
Lee graduated from Ohio State University High School and was a member of the Ohio Wesleyan University Class of 1968. On...
Melverna Ann Adams
Jul 19, 2025
Melverna Ann Adams, age 85, of New Philadelphia, joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on September 12, 1939, in Navarre, Ohio, Melverna was a daughter of the late Mareta R. (Manse) and Robert A. Winkhart.
She was a graduate of the former Navarre High School...
Beth Ann Welch-Durnell
Jul 19, 2025
Beth Ann Welch-Durnell, 62, a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, with dignity and surrounded by love, with her husband at her side following a brief yet hard fought battle with cancer.
Born September 27, 1962, in Dover, Beth was the daughter of the late Robert O. Welch and the late Esther J. (Huffman)...
Shirley Mae Krutulis
Jul 19, 2025
Shirley Mae Krutulis, age 79, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at the Ohio’s Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, on June 3, 1946, Shirley was the daughter of the late William (Bill) and Hazel Gerber of Dover, who preceded her in death.
Shirley was a 1964 graduate of Dover...
Charles "Monty" Davis
Jul 19, 2025
Charles Dean “Monty” Davis, 80, of Tuscarawas, will above all be remembered as a wonderful friend and family man with a positive attitude and witty sense of humor.
Regardless of how you were introduced to Monty – whether through family, as a neighbor, customer, business, community event, hospital visit - you were only an acquaintance for a short moment. You quickly...
Helen Brammer
Jul 16, 2025
Helen E. Brammer, 74, of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.
Born in Canton on July 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Hackathorn) Becher.
Helen was a loving neighbor and friend. Her love language was giving gifts of baked goods to her friends and neighbors. Her favorite place to...
Kim Renicker Goudy
Jul 15, 2025
Kim (Renicker) Goudy: September 16, 1970 – July 15, 2025.
Okay, deep breath, folks—she would want us to laugh first. So, here goes:
I was once asked, “What are your funeral wishes?” I replied, “Well, I’d like to not attend…”
(Relax friends—she’s smiling right now. And if you’re not, don’t worry—she always laughed at stupid dad jokes enough for the rest of us.)
Kim...
Norma E. Grywalski
Jul 12, 2025
Norma Eileen (Geib) Grywalski, born October 16, 1924, the middle daughter of William and Grace Geib, was reunited with her husband George, her parents and sisters and brother-in-law on July 12, 2025. Norma was a 1942 graduate of Dover High School and went on to manage the cafeteria at Timken High School for 25 years. She became known for her...
Melanie Sue Briggs
Jul 9, 2025
Melanie Sue Briggs, age 67, of Tuscarawas, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by love, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
She dedicated her life to caring for others, spending most of her career as a compassionate and hardworking nurse. Her fierce independence, sharp mind, and resilient spirit defined her life. She lived boldly, spoke her truth,...
David Edward Hoelscher
Jul 8, 2025
David Edward Hoelscher, age 79, of Mineral City, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in his residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover, Ohio on June 13, 1946, David was a son of the late Vincent Eldon and Thelma Lillie Cantrell Hoelscher.
After proudly serving his country as a member of the United States Army, David worked for many years...
Mildred A. Schwab
Jul 5, 2025
Mildred A. “Millie” Schwab, 94, of Newcomerstown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2025 at Trinity Twin City Medical Center.
Born in Stone Creek on May 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Eunice Wilma (Miller) Brown.
Millie served as a therapy aide with Country Club Retirement Center for 10 years. Additionally, Millie...
Dennis Trombulak
Jul 5, 2025
Dennis Trombulak, age 73, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Park Village Dover under the care of Ohio’s Hospice, after a period of declining health.
Dennis was born on June 17, 1952 at Warner Robins, Georgia, to the late Paul and Julia (Kamenski) Trombulak.
He was an electrician by trade. He worked at J&L Steel in Aliquippa,...
Carolyn Marie Dillon Chaney
Jul 4, 2025
Carolyn Marie Dillon Chaney, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025.
Born to John C. Dillon and Elsie (Carroll) Dillon, Carolyn grew up in Barnhill, Ohio, where her love for music, art, and family began to take root.
She attended Midvale High School. Carolyn’s life was rich with creativity and heart. She had an extraordinary gift for...
Janet Renner
Jul 3, 2025
Janet K. Renner, age 85 of New Philadelphia passed away early Thursday, July 3, 2025 after a rapid decline in health beginning May 28, 2025.
Born in her family farm on December 12, 1939, the only daughter in a family of boys, to Loren and Harriet (Hawk) Beaber.
Janet was a 1957of New Philadelphia High School. After graduation she began a career...
Helen C. Harris
Jul 2, 2025
Helen C. Harris, age 94, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at The Inn at Northwood Village in Dover, following a period of declining health.
Born in Dover on December 22, 1930, Helen was the daughter of the late Gus and Mary (Aleferis) Lambros. She graduated from Dover High School in 1948 and began her professional journey...
Charles D. Martinelli
Jun 30, 2025
February 27, 1950 - June 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles D. Martinelli (Chuck), age 75, who peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 30, 2025. He died at his home.
A proud veteran, Chuck served his country with honor in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. Upon...
