Obituaries

Dec 21, 2017

Joseph Charles Monte, age 90 of New Philadelphia died Thursday, December 21, 2017, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on April 20, 1927 at Roswell, Joe was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Ann (Kornish) Monte.

Joe was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and a longtime member...

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 21, 2017

Sally Jo Robillard, 46, of New Philadelphia, died at her home on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

A daughter of Rebecca Applegarth of Florida, Sally was born October 22, 1971 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Sally earned degrees in both cosmetology and office technology but chose to be a stay-at-home mother and took great pride in caring for her family. She...

Dec 21, 2017

Marshall Frank Skelly, Jr. age 78 of Summerville, South Carolina and formerly of New Philadelphia died Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Trident Hospital at North Charleston, South Carolina.

Born in Midvale on September 19, 1939, Frank was a son of the late Marshall Frank Skelly, Sr. and Leah (LeJeune) Skelly.

Frank was the valedictorian for the class of 1957 of...

Dec 18, 2017

Walter Samuel Dunfee, 69, of Dover, died Monday, December 18, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Sam and Edna (Kendle) Dunfee, Walter was born March 30, 1948 at Dover, Ohio.

Walter graduated from Dover High School in 1968. That same year, he entered the United States Army honorably serving...

Dec 17, 2017

Jack Haakinson, 61, of New Philadelphia passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 in his residence at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late William and Kathryn (Kopp) Haakinson, Jack was born March 9, 1956 at Dover, Ohio.

Jack retired from Timken as a machinist after many years of work. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.

Jack is...

Dec 16, 2017

Rose E. Snyder, 96, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 16, 2017 following a period of declining health.

Born January 18, 1921 in North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Alex X. and Emelia (Stein) Mosbrucker.

Rose graduated from New Salem High School in North Dakota and in the early 1950’s, moved...

Dec 16, 2017

Michael E. Gilland, 61, of New Philadelphia, passed away in Community Hospice Truman House on December 16, 2017.

Born in Dover on May 18, 1956, he was the son of Joanne (Rittenour) Gilland of New Philadelphia and the late David E. Gilland.

Mike worked alongside his family at Haas Body Shop in Dover, and was presently the owner and operator...

Dec 16, 2017

Mary Fouts Barr (nee Farmer), 93, of New Philadelphia died December 16, 2017.

The beloved daughter of the late George A. and Grace W. Owens Farmer, she was born August 24, 1924, in Uhrichsville, Ohio.

She was a 1942 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. During World War II, she served as a clerk for the Air Service Command at Wright...

Dec 15, 2017

Dec 9, 2017

William L. Wallace, age 76, of Uhrichsville passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover.

He was born in Uhrichsville to the late Henry Anderson Wallace and Margaret Montague Bell Wallace on March 12, 1941.

Will graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1959 where he had a passion for basketball. He served in the United States Army...

Dec 8, 2017

Dolly Predragovich, 82, of Dover passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Clair and Pearl (Fasnaught) Shirley, Dolly was born March 3, 1935 at Canton, Ohio.

Dolly is survived by her two sons, Terry (Kathy) Predragovich and Larry Predragovich; two grandchildren, Kerri and Kevin; a step-grandchild, Mike (Kari) Long;...

Dec 7, 2017

Marie D. Steiner, 91, of Dover, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Everett Floyd and Grace (Shepler) Reed, Marie was born January 13, 1926 at Blissfield, Ohio.

On September 10, 1946, Marie married Jacob R. Steiner at Canton, Ohio and together they raised...

Dec 7, 2017

Drue E. Monroe, age 80, of Uhrichsville died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Community Hospice Truman House.

Born May 15, 1937 in Uhrichsville, she was the daughter of Robert Holeman and Dorthea Francis Warren.

Drue is survived by her siblings, Marion Hardaway, Robert Holeman, III, Richard Warren; a niece, Bri Warren and two nephews, Terrell Hardaway, Robert Holeman, IV.

She...

Dec 5, 2017

Brooke Ann McCamant, age 24, of Dennison passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Aultman Hospital at Canton.

Born on June 17, 1993 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton, Brooke is the daughter of Kathy Lanzer and her fiancé, Keith Hoover of Dennison and David McCamant and his companion, Leighann Hiner of Uhrichsville.

Brooke graduated with honors from Newcomerstown High...

Nov 29, 2017

Ivan Dean Beitzel, 76, of Zoarville, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover.

A son of the late Frank William Beitzel Sr. and the late Della Odessa (Kuhns) Beitzel, Ivan was born September 24, 1941 at Dover, Ohio.

Ivan attended LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia and was retired from A.K. Steel where he worked for many years....

Nov 29, 2017

Josephine Louise Berlendis, age 91, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully on November 29, 2017 at Community Hospice Truman House following a brief illness.

Born November 15, 1926, in Wainwright she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Marie (Besozzi) Berlendis.

She was known as “Aunt Jo” to family and friends and was a faithful member of Sacred Heath...

Nov 26, 2017

Donald Lee Garner Sr., 88, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Harley and Blanche (Carpenter) Garner, Don was born October 17, 1929 at Uhrichsville, Ohio.

Don was a veteran of the United States Navy having served as a Third Class Petty Officer...

Nov 23, 2017

Nov 22, 2017

Mary F. Bair, 84, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Vernon J. and Elva A. (Powers) Boyd, Mary was born July 18, 1933 at Baltimore, Maryland.

Mary graduated from Notre Dame of Maryland High School. She worked for 18 years as...