Obituaries

Jul 15, 2017

Jul 14, 2017

Jul 13, 2017

Helen Lahmers, 79, of Dover and formerly of Gnadenhutten, went home to be with the Lord, in Union Hospital at Dover on July 13, 2017.

Born September 19, 1937 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Mary G. (Comanita) Wright.

On August 4, 1967, Helen married Raymond “Bud” E. Lahmers, Jr. in Washington, Pennsylvania...

Jul 13, 2017

Martin “Andy” Page, The Telephone Man, 75, of Uhrichsville, took the journey home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Truman Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A son of the late Lloyd and Delpha (Cox) Page, Andy was born September 7, 1941 at Dennison, Ohio.

Andy was a well-known happy-go-lucky man who never knew a stranger....

Jul 12, 2017

David Michael Lorentz, 79 of Dover and formerly a longtime resident of Leesville Lake and Louisville, died early Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in his residence following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Walter and Ann Torrick Lorentz, David was born at Canton, Ohio on September 22, 1937.

On June 16, 1955, David entered into the United...

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 12, 2017

Gary Lee Taylor, age 64, of Dover, a beloved husband, father and hero to his grandchildren, died early Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Union Hospital at Dover following brief but hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born at Wheeling, West Virginia on October 24, 1952, Gary is a son of Florence “Bea” Murphy Taylor of Dover and the late Arden Barth Taylor.

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Jul 10, 2017

Sandra Kaye Schrader, 70, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, July 10, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.

A daughter of Victor F. Schrader and the late Nettie Jean (Kinsey) Schrader, Sandy was born January 3, 1947 at Dover, Ohio.

Sandy was a 1965 graduate of Dover High School. She retired in January 2007 from Buckeye Career...

Jul 9, 2017

Larry G. “Woody” Wood, 77, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was born February 25, 1940, in Dover, Ohio, to the late Caroline and Oliver Wood. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Margaret Angus and Jean Penrod, and brother, Robert Wood. He is survived by his children, Brian Wood and DiAnne Wood,...

Jul 9, 2017

Delbert Graham, 84, of Midvale, died Sunday, July 09, 2017 in Community Hospice’s Truman House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Delmar and Elsie (Brown) Graham, Delbert was born September 19, 1932 at Roswell, Ohio.

Delbert graduated from Midvale High School in 1950. Then, on September 21, 1951, he married the love...

Jul 8, 2017

Wilma Mae (Renneckar) Watson , age 91, of New Philadelphia , went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, July 8, 2017, at her home.

Born April 10, 1926, at New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James H. Renneckar and Florence (Kinsey) Renneckar.

Wilma graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1944. In addition to being...

Jul 7, 2017

Susan Haney, 56, of Dover, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 in Fairview Hospital at Cleveland, Ohio.

A daughter of George and Reeda (Poletti) Slocum, Susan was born November 28, 1960 at Dennison, Ohio.

Susan is survived by her children, Kim (Tony) Hunter and Clint (Missy) Haney; her partner, Rick Harig and his son, Justin Harig; a grandson, Grant Haney;...

Jul 5, 2017

Betty J. Moss , Age 77, of Dover died July 5, 2017 in Community Hospice’s Truman House in New Philadelphia after a long period of declining health.

Born July 1, 1940 in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thelma(McNutt) France Probst and the late Harry Winfield France.

Betty worked as a nurse’s aide starting out in nursing...

Jul 4, 2017

Ollie Henry “Pat” Patterson, III, age 55, of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Aultman Hospital in Canton following a brief battle with cancer.

A son of Jean Garabrandt Patterson of Uhrichsville and the late Ollie “Sonny” Patterson, II, Ollie was born in Dennison, Ohio on November 25, 1961.

He was a graduate of Lakeland High School and Cadiz...

Jul 3, 2017

Thelma Jean Breyer, 78, of New Philadelphia, died Monday. Services are private and arrangements are being handled by the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.

Jul 2, 2017

Debra Jane Adams, 59, passed away in Aultman Hospital, on Sunday, July 2, 2017, following a year and a half battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love and peace in the presence of her family as she entered the presence of her Lord.

Born in Dover on April 14, 1958, Deb was the daughter of Martha Hobart and Larry...

Jul 2, 2017

Mary Caroline McConnell, 92, of Dennison, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Claymont Healthcare & Rehab at Uhrichsville following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Samuel and Clara (Dorsey) Kopp, Mary was born January 19, 1925 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Mary was retired from the Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts office where she worked as the...

Jul 2, 2017

Harry D. Steiner, 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away July 2, 2017 in the Community Hospice Truman House following complications of COPD.

Born in Dover on August 30, 1948, he was the son of the late Maxwell E. and Iva Alice Marie (Hockenberry) Steiner.

Harry’s professional career spanned numerous years at Stone Creek Brick Company prior to his retirement.

Harry’s...

Jun 30, 2017

Dorothy Louise Krieger, 87, of New Philadelphia passed away June 30, 2017 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born July 9, 1929 in Mineral City, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Fiddler) Reidl.

After graduating from Mineral City High School in 1948, she married George J. Krieger, on February 24,...

Jun 28, 2017

Jane Dummermuth, 73, of Tuscarawas, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Wainwright, Ohio on October 30, 1943, Jane was a daughter of the late John Donald and Sarah “Sadie” Smith Beamer.

She was a 1961 graduate of the former Tuscarawas School. Jane enjoyed gardening and placing vegetable...