Obituaries

Nov 2, 2017

Robert L. Filkorn, 76, of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in Hennis Care & Assisted Living at Bolivar.

A son of the late William J. and Helen (Szabo) Filkorn, Robert was born May 27, 1941 in St. Joseph Riverside Hospital at Warren, Ohio.

Robert graduated from Warren St. Mary High School in 1959 and went on...

Nov 2, 2017

Nov 2, 2017

Dorthy Mills, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away Thursday, November 02, 2017 in Park Village Southside at New Philadephia.

A daughter of the late Albert and Hazel (Rosenlieb) Shai, Dorthy was born December 4, 1921.

Dorthy is survived by her nephew, Jerry Ryan and close friends Betty McCrea, Ann Keller, and JoAnn Lindimore.

Dorthy worked at Dover Molded Products Company...

Nov 2, 2017

Bill “Wild Bill” Eberle, 93, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Tampa, Florida surrounded by his family. Born in Ohio to the late Leone and Clifford Eberle, he graduated from Dover High School in 1942 where he was editor of the school newspaper, Sports and PA announcer. He served in the Army from February...

Nov 1, 2017

Kathy Jeanne Iliff Searle, 58, of Gnadenhutten, died Wednesday evening, November 1, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Erie, Pennsylvania on May 30, 1959, Kathy was a daughter of the late Walter R. and Millicent A. Gruver Iliff.

Kathy was a 1979 graduate of River Forest High School at Indiana. She...

Oct 31, 2017

Reverend Gary L. Hogue, 65, of Strasburg, went to be with God Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a 27 month battle with cancer and a 30 year battle with MS.

A son of the late Paul and Ruby (Reichman) Hogue, Gary was born October 15, 1952 in Mercy Hospital at Canton, Ohio.

Gary served his...

Oct 31, 2017

Juanita “Nita” Jane Graff, 83, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Lewis M. and Julia E. (Pisony) Gundy, Nita was born August 2, 1934 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Nita graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1952, and she formerly...

Oct 29, 2017

David Robinson, 62, of Gnadenhutten passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Akron City Hospital.

A son of Charlie and the late Marie (Boles) Robinson, David was born August 16, 1955 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

David graduated from Indian Valley North High School in 1975. He went on to work in the plant at Lauren Manufacturing...

Oct 25, 2017

Richard E. Meek, 77, of New Philadelphia died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Louis Stokes VA Medical Center at Cleveland following a brief illness.

Born at Coshocton, Ohio on September 24, 1940, Rich was the oldest of 12 children born to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Jones) Meek.

He attended school at Newcomerstown and furthered his education in the...

Oct 25, 2017

Doris L. Stephon, 81, of Dover, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home.

A daughter of the late John and Unice (Miller) Brown, Doris was born October 8, 1936 at Stone Creek, Ohio.

Doris graduated from Stone Creek High School in 1954. She was a member of the First Christian Church at Dover and she worked as...

Oct 24, 2017

Kathryn Leora Heck, 85, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia while surrounded by her family following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Frank and Loretta (Brewer) Adkins, Kathryn was born February 2, 1932 at Sugarcreek, Ohio.

On June 4, 1948, Kathryn married Donald F. Heck and the couple shared...

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Oct 21, 2017

Mary A. Poletti, 89, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover on Saturday, October 21, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Dennison on April 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa (Constantino) Fausto.

After completing high school and attending Business College, Mary married the late...

Oct 20, 2017

Marie L. Pittman, 90, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, October 20, 2017 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John Patrick and Anna Belle (Meek) Kelly, Marie was born September 18, 1927 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Marie was a 1945 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and attended...

Oct 19, 2017

Gloria Ann Spring, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Bates) Schimp, Gloria was born August 7, 1931 at Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Gloria was the owner and operator of the former Purple Pallet at Dover and she had a love for animals.

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Oct 19, 2017

Eleanor Louise Menapace, 74, of Dennison, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born on January 23, 1943, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Gerald and Loretta (Besozzi) Nadeau.

She was a 1961 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on July 16, 1966 married James Menapace and together...

Oct 18, 2017

V. Jean Daugherty, age 61, of Dover, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Union Hospital following a brief illness.

A daughter of Vivian Mae Porter of Dover and the late James Porter, Jean was born on September 22, 1956 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

She attended school at Indian Valley and spent several years working for Country Club Retirement...

Oct 17, 2017

Rev. Greta “Marlene” (Major) Peterson, 86, of New Philadelphia, passed away on October 17, 2017, after a three-month illness, while in the excellent and loving care of the Truman House staff of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Francis “Frank” M. and Lucille E. (Laird) Major, Marlene was born in New Philadelphia on July 21, 1931....

Oct 17, 2017

Sarah Carmella Saffell, age 98, of Dover, died Tuesday, October 17,2017 in New Dawn Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover, Ohio on November 15, 1918, Sarah was a daughter of Italian immigrants, John and Michelena Gatta Brogne.

In the 1940’s Sarah worked at the former Log Cabin Restaurant in Downtown Dover. She...