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Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler
Jul 1, 2016
Beverly J. “Beebe” Enold Frantz Kappler, 79, of New Philadelphia passed away in Aultman Hospital on July 1, 2016 following a sudden illness.
Born in Dover on August 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Harold and Hilda Lucille (Baker) Enold.
After completing her formal education at New Philadelphia, Beebe served as an executive housekeeper at Country...
Joseph W. Lanza
Jun 29, 2016
Joseph W. Lanza, 90, most recently residing in Marietta, Georgia and formerly of Dover, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016.
Born in Canton, Ohio on August 29, 1925, he was the son of the late James and Angela (Coco) Lanza.
After honorably serving his country in the United States Army 83rd Infantry Division during WWII, he spent his...
Gloria Mae Donehue
Jun 26, 2016
Gloria Mae Donehue, 84, of Dover, died Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover.
A daughter of the late Clarence and Madeline (Fowler) Rouch, Gloria was born May 16, 1932 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.
Gloria graduated from Dover High School in 1950. In her younger years, she served as a correspondent for the Times Reporter covering...
Mary Lou Fowles
Jun 24, 2016
Mary Lou Fowles, 67, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.
A daughter of the late Louis and A. Mary (Cardani) Caravati, Mary Lou was born July 18, 1948 in Dennison, Ohio.
Mary graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1966 and went on to work at General Electric in Dover for more than...
Roberta Kay Beamer
Jun 22, 2016
Roberta Kay Beamer, age 75, of Wainwright died Wednesday, June 22, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late William R. and Mary (Nelson) Syler, Roberta was born at the family home in Baltic on February 23, 1941.
She graduated from Baltic School, now Garaway Schools, and married Donald D. Beamer...
Dale “Wally” Waldenmyer
Jun 22, 2016
A life that began in Northwest Pennsylvania that forever changed the residential landscape of Dover has come to a peaceful earthly end, and has begun anew in a place prepared for him by the Master Developer.
Dale “Wally” Waldenmyer, a well-respected builder, developer, realtor and community visionary, entered his heavenly reward Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the age of 92...
Shelly A. Knisely
Jun 20, 2016
Shelly A. Knisely, 51, a loving mother, devoted wife, and kind spirit, passed away peacefully in Community Hospice House on Monday, June 20, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Dayton on August 3, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Dennis E. and Sarah G. (Carl) Ledbetter. After completing her formal education, she met and fell...
Betty Hilliard
Jun 20, 2016
Betty Hilliard, 82, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 in Beacon Point Health Care Center at Uhrichsville, Ohio.
A daughter of the late William and Margaret (Ickes) Tidrick, Betty was born September 12, 1933 in Dennison, Ohio.
Betty met her late husband, Pete whom she married August 27, 1956 at Midvale High School where she was a secretary until the...
David A. Eckert
Jun 19, 2016
David A. Eckert, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away June 19, 2016 in his home following an apparent heart attack.
Born in Massillon on February 22, 1952, he was the son of the late Calvin A. and Phyllis L. (Bliss) Jr. After graduating from Dover High School he continued his education at Kent State University and was a member of...
Robert Lewis Blackwell
Jun 18, 2016
Robert L. “Bob” Blackwell, 77, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Born in Dover on July 9, 1938, he was the son of the late Rester E. and Irene C. (Griffin) Blackwell. Bob honorably served his country in the Army National Guard and then the United States Air...
Lorin “Burt” Beaber
Jun 16, 2016
Lorin “Burt” Beaber, age 88, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016, following a short period of declining health in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A lifelong member of the community, Burt was born April 18, 1928 at New Philadelphia, and was a son of the late Lorin H. and Harriet...
Ray Ammons
Jun 14, 2016
Leamon Ray Ammons, 73, of Dover, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Mercy Medical Center at Canton following a period of declining health.
A son of Pauline (McClain) Ammons Singletary and the late Everett Ammons, Ray was born, December 4, 1942 at Hohenwald, Tennessee.
Ray graduated from Lewis County High School in 1960. He was retired from Fleming Foods where...
Gail Fitzgerald
Jun 11, 2016
Gail E. Fitzgerald, 67, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Hennis Care & Assisted Living in Bolivar, Ohio.
A daughter of the late George Manning and Patricia Fetterman, Gail was born June 4, 1949.
Gail graduated from John Marshall High School and then went on to become a nurse’s aide for many years at both Hennis and New Dawn...
Debra Kay Ley
Jun 9, 2016
Debra Kay Ley, age 51, of Dover, died Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a period of declining health.
Born on August 11, 1964 in Union Hospital at Dover, Deb is a daughter of Sara Harris Ley of Dover and the late Lester Ley.
Deb was a 1983 graduate of Garaway High School and began her...
Frederick Dean Rausch
Jun 8, 2016
Frederick Dean Rausch, 89, of Lions Manor at Tuscarawas, died Wednesday, June 08, 2016, following a period of declining health while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
Born in the family home at Tuscarawas on July 11, 1926, Dean, as he was known to all, was a son of the late Carl and Leah Richman Rausch.
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Jessie Meehan
Jun 7, 2016
Jessie Meehan, 77, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Heather Knoll Retirement Village in Tallmadge, Ohio.
A daughter of the late Mable (Posey) and Newton Skinner, Jessie was born October 10, 1938 in Burnsville County West Virginia.
In her free time Jessie enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Mary Zifer bowling team. She loved spending ample time...
John C. Snyder
Jun 4, 2016
John C. Snyder, 86, of Strasburg, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Community Hospice House.
Born March 31, 1930 in Goshen Township, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Elizabeth D. (Carlisle) Snyder. After completing his formal education, John served his country in the United States Air Force.
As a...
Maxine Louise Basiletti
Jun 3, 2016
Maxine Louise Basiletti, 88, of Dover, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care Center at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.
Born in New Philadelphia on January 5, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Samuel W. and Clara C. (Dorsey) Kopp.
On April 15, 1950, Maxine married the love of her life, Clarence...
Howard Earl Gross
Jun 1, 2016
Howard Earl Gross, 80, of Mineral City, died in his home after an extended illness on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Born December 28, 1935, he was the son of the late James R. and Jenny M. (Westbrook) Gross, Sr.
On August 18, 1954, Howard married his lifelong companion and friend, the former Lacella G. Dunn in McGoffin County, Kentucky. Together...
Pastor William J. Millard, Sr.
May 31, 2016
Pastor William J. “Bill” Millard Sr., 74, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Union Hospital at Dover.
A son of the late Howard and Francis (Cathon) Millard Sr., Bill was born August 21, 1941 at Lansing, Michigan.
Pastor Bill studied at McKinley High School and then at St....
