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Margaret "Marky" Berger
Sep 22, 2025
Margaret “Marky” Berger, age 83, of Dover, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in her home.
Born July 3, 1942, in Baer Town, Ohio, Marky was a daughter of the late William B. and Helen (Humbaugh) Feutz. On July 31, 1965, she married David Berger. Together they enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage before his passing on July 17, 2015.
Marky...
Joanne E. Rhodeback
Sep 21, 2025
Joanne E. Rhodeback, 91, of Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in her home at Dover.
Born in Powhatan Point, Joanne was the daughter of the late John B. and Anna Mary (Pauline) Pizzini and was a 1952 graduate of the former St. Joseph High School at Dover. She had formerly worked at Miller...
Michael Hughes
Sep 20, 2025
Michael Dale Hughes, lovingly known as “Big Mike,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Truman House Hospice in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on September 20, 2025, from septic shock due to complications of multiple strokes. He was 54 years old.
Born on February 28, 1971, in Wahoo, Nebraska to Linda and Michael Hughes. Mike was a larger-than-life presence in...
Carl L. Hastie
Sep 20, 2025
Carl L. Hastie, 83, of Scio, passed away on September 20, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Carl was the son of the late Lawrence Vincent and Gertrude Paulene (Brown) Hastie. After earning both his bachelor's and master's degrees in education, Carl dedicated his professional life to serving students and families in the New Philadelphia City...
Janice Mae Hinzman
Sep 20, 2025
Janice Mae Hinzman, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Canton on April 11, 1947, Janice was the daughter of the late Lora E. and Wilma Gray Keith. A graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School, Janice cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother, sister, great-grandmother, and friend....
Marianne Sarna
Sep 19, 2025
Marianne Sarna, age 67, of Dover, peacefully passed away on September 19, 2025.
Marianne was born on May 23, 1958 and she grew up in Dennison, Ohio. She graduated from Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and was employed at Marlite at Dover as a credit analyst for over 35 years.
Marianne is survived by her husband, Paul Sarna of Dover; her sister,...
David Paul Mathews
Sep 19, 2025
David Paul Mathews, 89, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover. He lived a full and enriching life that was marked by his dedication to both his country and his career.
Born in Ecorse, Michigan, David was the son of the late Raymond P. Mathews and Pauline T. Mathews Vannest and left...
Barbara "Barb" Whiteman
Sep 18, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Whiteman, 90, of Scio, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born January 5, 1935, to James and Erma Robinson.
On September 1, 1951, Barb married Fred “Bud” Whiteman, and together they shared 74 years of marriage. Barb was the heart of her family, known for her unwavering faith, patience and deep...
Susan Arnold
Sep 18, 2025
Susan Arnold, age 71, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born March 5, 1954, in Dover, Susan was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Byers) Weber, Sr. After completing her formal education, she married her husband of 53 years, Douglas Arnold, on August 8, 1972.
Susan worked for many...
Lisa Ann Holland
Sep 16, 2025
Lisa Ann Holland, 69, of Bolivar, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025.
Lisa was the daughter of Hugh and Lois (Walton) Holland of New Philadelphia and a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and Kent State University. She was a public school teacher specializing in hearing impaired education.
Lisa also operated a sailboat restoration and refinishing business in Key West, FL....
Thomas Carruthers
Sep 14, 2025
Thomas W. Carruthers, age 94, passed away peacefully in Oak Point Nursing and Rehab at Baltic on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
He was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Thomas Franklin and Ethel (Pongrat) Carruthers on June 28, 1931. Tom proudly served in the United States Armed Forces. He enlisted in the Army, Air Force and National Guard. While serving...
Robert "Bob" Hungerford
Sep 13, 2025
Robert (Bob) Hungerford was born October 20, 1937 in Canton, OH to Bernice (Terry) and William Russell Hungerford. He resided in New Philadelphia, OH and loved the local community. Robert is proceeded in death by his parents and two brothers, William and John. He is survived by his son, David (Allison) Hungerford of Paso Robles, CA, 3 grandsons (Andrew, Finley,...
Betty Critser
Sep 13, 2025
Betty J. Critser, age 103, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Aultman Hospital at Canton after a sudden accident.
Born August 30, 1922, in Steubenville, Ohio, Betty was a daughter of the late Robert and Nora Davis, Sr. In 1939 she married the love of her life, Herbert Critser. Together they enjoyed nearly 74 years of marriage...
Olive Yates
Sep 13, 2025
Olive Yates, age 96, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2025.
Born in Massillon on February 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Peter Levi and Bessie V. (May) Hattery. She was one of 13 siblings.
She loved her birds and dogs, sewing, crocheting, reading, and crossword puzzles. She was especially fond of spending time...
James K. Gold
Sep 13, 2025
James Kay “Jim” Gold, age 72, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife and with his sister-in-law, niece, and nephew by his side on September 13, 2025, at the Sanctuary of Wadsworth. Jim was diagnosed five years ago with frontotemporal dementia, the same condition that actor Bruce Willis is currently facing.
Born in Canton, Ohio, on...
Darrel Willis Biechler
Sep 13, 2025
Darrel Willis Biechler, 69, passed away peacefully at Hennis Care Centre, Dover on September 13, 2025.
He was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Donald and Deloris (Carmody) Biechler on August 4, 1956. Darrel grew up in Mineral City and was a Tuscarawas Valley High School graduate. He served in the United States Navy as a RM1 Radioman for over...
William E. Purdy, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
William E. Purdy, Jr. died peacefully at the Truman House on Friday September 12, 2025, due to complications of Frontal Temporal Dementia. He was born on February 16, 1945 in Waltham Massachusetts to William E Purdy and Barbara (Hassan) Purdy, both preceded him in death. He also has a brother, Eddie Kellogg, who he had lost contact with. He is...
Louis Fantin
Sep 12, 2025
Louis E. Fantin, age 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Healthcare Southside on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Born September 21, 1946, in Roswell, Ohio, Louie was the son of the late John Frank and Emma Louise (Visintainer) Fantin. He was a 1964 graduate of Midvale High School. On April 22, 1972, he married the love of his...
Dorothy R. Householder
Sep 12, 2025
Dorothy R. Householder, 99, of Canton, passed away peacefully in her home on September 12, 2025.
Dorothy lived a full and adventurous life, marked by her love of travel and dedication to nursing. Among her favorite destinations were Portugal and Venice, Italy—places she visited with joy and curiosity. She especially cherished the memories of a six-month world tour she shared with...
Ronald Victor Miller
Sep 12, 2025
Ronald Victor Miller, 91, of Dover, died Friday, September 12, 2025, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.
A son of the late Troy Everett and Marion Modine (Calhoun) Miller, Ron was born August 24, 1934 in Manheim, West Virginia.
After graduation from Rowlesburg High School in 1953, Ron worked for 40 years with General Telephone Company as a Senior Line...
