Obituaries

Jan 22, 2018

Frank Charles Fischio, 89, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, January 22, 2018 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Sabatino and Angelina (Marchone) Fischio, Frank was born September 2, 1928 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at New Philadelphia. Frank was also a...

Jan 22, 2018

Richard Paul Mast, 49, of Bolivar, died Monday, January 22, 2018 while hiking, which was one of his favorite activities.

A son of Kay (Dennis) Watson and the late Paul Mast, Richard was born October 25, 1968 at Placerville, California.

Richard was employed at Cable Manufacturing and Assembly at Bolivar where he worked as a press operator. He loved the...

Jan 22, 2018

Doral Paul McCartney, 84, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, January 22, 2018 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Richard Doral and Lorena (Romig) McCartney, Paul was born September 10, 1933 in Monroe Township, Ohio.

Paul graduated from Canton Township High School in 1951. Then at the age of 18, he enlisted...

Jan 20, 2018

Larry Lee Nohl, age 80, of Bolivar, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 in his residence.

Born at Canton on December 12, 1937, Larry was a son of the late Harold and Christine (Holstrom) Nohl.

Larry attended Sandy Valley High School and served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1961-1963. His professional career was spent with...

Jan 19, 2018

We are mourning the loss of Michael R. Meese, age 56 of Dover, OH. Mike passed away suddenly and peacefully after a coronary incident in his home on Friday, January 19, 2018.

Mike was born in Massillon City Hospital on January 10, 1962. He was raised in Wilmot and was a 1980 graduate of Fairless High School and furthered his...

Jan 19, 2018

Raymond A. “Tony” Wiegand, 66, of Bolivar, died early Friday, January 19, 2018, in his home following an apparent heart attack.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 7, 1951, Tony was a son of the late Earl A. Wiegand, Sr. and Jean M. Gornek Wiegand.

Tony was a 1969 graduate of St. Joseph High School at Dover and...

Jan 18, 2018

Vicki Lynn Pompey, 67, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 in The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University at Columbus following a courageous five month battle with breast cancer.

A daughter of the late Roy “Nappy” and Elizabeth “Libby” (James) Belknap, Vicki was born October 4, 1950 at Dover, Ohio.

Vicki graduated from New Philadelphia High...

Jan 18, 2018

Charlotte Louise Van Ness DeWalt, age 83, of Walnut Hills Nursing Center at Walnut Creek died Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Pomerene Hospital at Millersburg following a brief illness.

Born in Rowan County, Kentucky on May 9, 1934, Charlotte was a daughter of the late Charles L. Van Ness and Ova M. Ginter.

She was a graduate of Shelby...

Jan 17, 2018

Kathleen J. “Kathy” Sherrets, 65, of Dover passed away peacefully in the Community Hospice Truman House on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 following a period of declining health.

Born in Hobbs, New Mexico on November 17, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Olga “Sue” (Brock) Tonge.

Kathy was a 1970 graduate of Eunice High School and...

Jan 17, 2018

Nicholas J. Dunn, 19, of New Philadelphia, took his own life following years of hard fought battles of depression which were intensified by drug use.

Nick’s depression and addiction changed him as a person to someone he was not. While time spent in rehabilitation centers would help set his path straight for a while, he found himself back in hard...

Jan 13, 2018

Edna Mae Lamonica, 93, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at New Dawn Retirement Community in Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in New Philadelphia on April 12, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Norma A. (Kalp) Martin.

Edna was a 1942 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a member...

Jan 13, 2018

Lovingly Remembered….

A well-loved grandma, living life to the fullest, quietly left us as she stepped out the door, doing one last loving act before the angels came to take her home. She stepped outside that snowy January evening to clear the last scattering of snow off the steps, so her husband wouldn’t slip. She didn’t know the angels were...

Jan 12, 2018

Marilyn Joan Geckler, 85, of New Philadelphia, passed away in the Community Hospice Truman House on January 12, 2018.

Born in Baltic, Ohio on May 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William Raymond and Mary Iona (Nelson) Syler.

After completing her formal education, she married her late husband, Robert J. Geckler, on August 9, 1958. He preceded...

Jan 11, 2018

Robert Nelson Miller, (1938-2018) 79, of Dover, died Thursday, January 11, 2018 while in the care of Community Hospice at Hennis Care Centre in Dover following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover, Ohio on November 1, 1938, Robert was a son of the late George N. Miller and Martha E (Wright) Miller.

Robert graduated from New Philadelphia...

Jan 10, 2018

Daniel Ralph West, 83, of Dover, passed away at home on January 10, 2018, following a lengthy illness, with his devoted wife and caregiver at his side.

Born to the late Ralph and Helen West, Dan was born July 15, 1934, in Pomeroy, Ohio, and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1952. Upon graduation, he worked for the New York...

Jan 10, 2018

Kenneth Wayne Maurer, 75, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.

Born at Dover, Ohio on December 5, 1942, Ken was a son of the late Harland M. Maurer, Sr. and Helen D. Wayble Maurer.

Ken was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and spent his working...

Jan 9, 2018

Wells N. “Duesy” Duesenberry, 79, of Dover, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Newton and Elizabeth (Gross) Duesenberry, Wells was born January 31, 1938 at Dover, Ohio.

Wells was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from the Timken Company where...

Jan 8, 2018

Glenn W. Mizer, 82, of Mineral City, died Monday, January 8, 2018 in Park Village Healthcare at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Woy S. and Opal M. (Hothem) Mizer, Glenn was born May 22, 1935 at Wolf, Ohio.

Glenn graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1953 before continuing his education at The...

Jan 8, 2018

Jan 8, 2018

The Rev. Dr. Vernon Charles Morse, 87, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, on January 8, 2018 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.

Born March 28, 1930 in Sharon, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Charles Henry and Eleanor (Dennis) Morse.

While in school, he met his loving wife of...