Obituaries

Apr 11, 2019

Sylvia E. Smith, 89 of Dover and formerly of North Canton and Dundee, died peacefully, Thursday, April 11, 2019 in the Kemper House at Highland Heights, following a period of declining health.

Born January 6, 1930 in Waukegan, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Swan and Siri Johansson Hofflander. After graduating high school, Sylvia attended Nursing School. On...

Apr 10, 2019

Russell Glenn “Red” Rankin, age 88, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in his residence surrounded by his beloved family.

Born in Warwick Township, Ohio on May 22, 1930, Glenn, was a son of the late Earl B. and Dorothy Himes Rankin.

Glenn was a 1948 graduate of the former Tuscarawas-Warwick High School. Just out of high school, Glenn...

Apr 7, 2019

L. Darlene Bridgeman, 69, of Uhrichsville, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Born in Dennison on April 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John Jones and Evelyn (Armstrong) Sanner.

On January 26, 1983 she married Walter “Ed” Bridgeman. Her family also includes her step-father, Billy Sanner of Uhrichsville; children, Jeff,...

Apr 1, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

Rhea Joyce Laflin, 79, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 31, 2019. There will be no calling hours or services and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Mar 26, 2019

Thomas Andrew “Tom” Weaver, age 90, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Tom was born on July 12, 1928, on the family farm at Dover after “God looked down on His planned paradise and said – I need a caretaker. So God made a farmer”.

Tom was a kind and gentle...

Mar 25, 2019

Ralph Leroy Hutzel, 85, of Newcomerstown, died Monday, March 25, 2019 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a recent illness.

A son of the late Henry and Nellie Mae (Glass) Hutzel, Ralph was born April 22, 1933 at Zanesville, Ohio.

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War.

He is survived...

Mar 23, 2019

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Richesson, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away March 23, 2019 in Community Hospice Truman House following a period of declining health.

Born April 7, 1946 in Dover, she was the daughter of the late Russell J. and Dorothy L. (Withers) Young.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1964, Becky married the late...

Mar 23, 2019

Betty J. Cookson, 95, formerly of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Orchard Grove Assisted Living in Bellevue, Ohio.

Born on February 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mae (Shaw) Sherer of Midvale, Ohio and the sister of the late Maxine Coventry.

Betty attended and graduated Midvale High School (class...

Mar 22, 2019

Betty Lou Kohl Baker, age 93, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Gnadenhutten, died Friday, March 22, 2019.

Betty Lou was born December 25, 1925 in Dennison to the late Thomas C. and Sarah (Steen) Kennedy. She graduated from Dennison High School, attended Ohio University for two years and graduated from Muskingum College with a degree in education. She taught 22...

Mar 21, 2019

Jerome B. “Jerry” Flora, 84, of Dover, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Edward A. and Ann Virginia (Byrne) Flora, Jerry was born January 31, 1935 at Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

In 1953, Jerry enlisted with the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean War....

Mar 21, 2019

William J. “Bill” Feller, 74, of Dover, went to a well-deserved rest after a lengthy illness on Thursday evening, March 21, 2019.

Born May 12, 1944 in Massillon, Bill was the son of the late William M. and Shirley (Wernke) Feller.

Bill was a 1962 graduate of Strasburg High School, and at the early age of 19, went into business...

Mar 20, 2019

Viola Jane Clough, 85, of Bolivar died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Fresno, Ohio on September 1, 1933, Vi was a daughter of the late David Lee and Hester Mary (Simmers) Foster.

She was a 1952 graduate of Fresno High School and on July 10, 1953, married...

Mar 19, 2019

Ronnie Joe Ludwig, 76, of Dover, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in his residence following a sudden illness.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on February 9, 1943, Ron was the only child born to the late Fred and Doris (Thompson) Ludwig.

Ron was a graduate of Braxton High School in Sutton, West Virginia. Ron furthered his education at...

Mar 19, 2019

Thomas A. Bowden, 58, of Dover, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home following a long battled illness.

A son of Betty (Scott) Bowden of Seward, Pennsylvania and the late James Bowden, Thomas was born May 7, 1960 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Thomas graduated from Laurel Valley High School in 1978. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted with the...

Mar 19, 2019

Oliver Richard “Dick” Mallernee, 94, of Dover passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born January 20, 1925 in Freeport, Ohio, he was the son of the late Oliver Franklin and Myrtle Irene Mallernee and was a 1943 graduate of Freeport High School. Following his graduation, Dick began active service with the United States Marine...

Mar 19, 2019

Jerry L. Domer, 73, of Dover, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on Tuesday evening, March 19, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born in Sugarcreek on October 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Herbert Raymond and Esther Mae (Gardner) Domer.

After graduating from Garaway High School, Jerry honorably served his country in the...

Mar 17, 2019

Wanda L. Loos, 78, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 17, 2019 following a period of declining health.

Born July 19, 1940 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Florence W. (Brown) Welfley. Wanda was a 1958 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and had attended...

Mar 17, 2019

Rudolf Weber, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home following a recent illness.

Rudolf was born July 12, 1925 in Weindorf, Hungary to the late Rudolf and Hernie Weber.

He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at New Philadelphia and was a longtime employee of Geiser and Kappler.

He is survived by his wife...

Mar 16, 2019

David Howard Adams, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Amberwood Manor.

Born at Sullivan, Missouri on July 25, 1943, David was a son of the late Howard and Augusta (Richard) Adams.

David served as a member of the United States Army and spent his career as an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed watching Western...