Obituaries

Oct 15, 2016

Mary T. “T.T.” Wilhelm, age 91, of New Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016, in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

Born September 19, 1925, at Minerva, Ohio, Mary was a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Kathryn (Rogers) McCullough. On November 27, 1947, Mary wed E. Dick Wilhelm, Sr. who preceded...

Oct 15, 2016

Arthur “Art” Nichols, Jr. , 87, of Dover, passed away October 15, 2016 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

 

A son of the late Arthur, Sr. and Mary (DeLuca) Nichols, Art was born October 17, 1928 at Dover, Ohio.

 

In 1946, Art graduated from Dover High School where he was a tremendous athlete.  He was a...

Oct 13, 2016

Charles Howard Anthony, 75, of Wooster and formerly of Zoarville, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Wooster Hospital following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Charles Wesley and Ella Mae (Frey) Anthony, Charles was born September 7, 1941 at Zoarville, Ohio.

Charles graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 1961 and was a devout Christian. He...

Oct 13, 2016

Oct 11, 2016

Hazel Mary Maurer, 82, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Leaman James “L.J.” and Winifred (Horsfal) Shroyer, Hazel was born October 31, 1933 at Massillon, Ohio.

Hazel was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Union Hospital...

Oct 11, 2016

Larry Wisintainer, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in his home at Dover, Ohio.

A son of the late, Emanuel and Edith (Pauline) Wisintainer, Larry was born April 5, 1937 at Midvale, Ohio.

Larry graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1955.  He then enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country for 6 years, including...

Oct 10, 2016

Eugenia “Jean” Carol Toth, 94, of Dover, died Monday, October 10, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late John and Helen (Carniak) Foley, Jean, was born at Dover on May 7, 1922.

She was a graduate of Dover High School and worked at Kinser Lanes for 15 years. Jean attended...

Oct 9, 2016

Marjorie Gridley, 90, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Elmer and Marie (Fritz) Way, Marjorie was born May 17, 1926 at Cleveland, Ohio.

Marjorie loved to make crafts.  She was an avid sewer and quilter, and was a member of the Quilt Guild as well as the...

Oct 8, 2016

Dale E. Renicker, 79, of Dover, passed away October 8, 2016 in Hennis Care Center following a period of declining health.

Born August 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Casper and Margaret J. (Grubbs) Renicker. After graduating from Connotton Valley High School in 1956, Dale worked for Greer Steel for more than 40 years prior to his...

Oct 6, 2016

Marilyn A. (Durkin) Johnson, 79, of Dover, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by loved ones after a period of declining health.

Marilyn was born June 27, 1937 to the late Hugh L. and Evelyn Marie (Ruckman) Durkin of Akron.

A 1955 graduate of Garfield High School, she worked as a bookkeeper supporting her beloved husband...

Oct 6, 2016

James Dale Gintz, age 84, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 06, 2016, in Country Club Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Harold J. and Bessie V. (Walton) Gintz, Jim was born at New Philadelphia on November 7, 1931.

Jim was a graduate of Dover High School and worked as an...

Oct 4, 2016

Brent Knisely Bernard, 59, of Canton, died Tuesday, October 04, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Jerome Lee and Twila Jean (Knisely) Bernard, Brent was born April 14, 1957 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.

Brent graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1975.  He then received a Bachelor’s...

Oct 4, 2016

Larry “Gary” Domer, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in his home at New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.

A son of the Nona Mildred (Levengood) and the late Atlee Wayne Domer, Gary was born August 7, 1953 in Union Hospital at Dover.

His biggest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids....

Oct 4, 2016

Carol R. Sergent Regula, age 80, of New Philadelphia, passed into the nearer presence of her Lord and Savior early Tuesday, October 4, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family.

Born at New Philadelphia on April 5 1936, to Glenn O. Herron and Evelyn McClain Herron Stress, Carol attended New Philadelphia City Schools.

She married V. Wayne Sergent on February...

Oct 2, 2016

Dorothy Huff, 88, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 in the Country Club Retirement Center at Dover, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Delbert and Monna (Jollie) Byers, Dorothy was born August 11, 1928 at New Philadelphia.

Dorothy graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1947.   She worked at Timken and as a dog groomer.  She then retired from K-Mart...

Sep 30, 2016

Jeannette Curtis, 86, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 30, 2016 in Affinity Hospital at Massillon.

A daughter of the late Cyrus Wendell and Verna Flora (Renfrow) Sharp, Jeannette was born April 16, 1930 in Narrows, Kentucky.

Jeannette graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree in education.  She taught kindergarten and...

Sep 29, 2016

Donald Foster Kirkpatrick, age 80 of Carrollton, died early Thursday, September 29, 2016, surrounded by his family, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Hollloway, Ohio, on September 11, 1936, Donald was a son of the late William and Lois (Hufnagel) Kirkpatrick.

Donald married the former Audrey Braken on June 16, 1956. He retired...

Sep 29, 2016

Jane Downing, 92, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Park Village at Dover, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Grover and Christine (Swope) Kennedy, Jane was born November 7, 1923 at Newton Falls, Ohio.

Jane was a social butterfly and enjoyed making those around her happy.  She retired from Buehler’s after working there for many years in the meat department. ...

Sep 29, 2016

Dorothy Jane Winters, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Dean and Vera (Simmons) Sever, Dorothy was born September 20, 1924 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Dorothy graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1942.  She then continued her education at...

Sep 28, 2016

Melvin Albert Hyler, age 62, of Dover, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Melvin C. and Alice (Tittle) Hyler, Melvin was born at Reno, NV on February 5, 1954.

He graduated from Indian Creek High School at Indiana and completed his formal education with Kent State...