Obituaries

Feb 11, 2016

Gail Elaine Roof, age 60, of Dover, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2016, while surrounded by her family, following a hard fought battle with cancer.

A daughter of Denver and Janice (Kappeler) Wikoff of Dover, Gail was born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 14, 1955.

She was a 1973 graduate of Dover High...

Feb 10, 2016

Robert E. Beavers, 64, of New Philadelphia, passed away in his residence on February 10, 2016.

Born in Dover on December 19, 1951, he was the son of Charles Robert and Geraldine Charlotte (Headley) Beavers of Carrollton. After completing his GED with the former Buckeye Joint Vocational School, Bob served as a laborer throughout his professional career.

On Mary 30,...

Feb 10, 2016

Karen Ann Urfer, 72, of Dallas, North Carolina, and formerly of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in her residence following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Vernon E. and Virginia G. Lorenz Brick, Karen was born at New Philadelphia on March 26, 1943.

She was a 1961 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...

Feb 10, 2016

Donald H. Rogers Sr., 80, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Jacob and Edna (Dale) Rogers, Donald was born on September 29, 1935 at St. Francis, Kansas.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as a truck driver from...

Feb 7, 2016

Don C. Smith, 76, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Hennis Care Center at Dover on February 7, 2016 following a period of declining health due to complications with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Cambridge on May 6, 1939, he was the son of the late W.J. “Red” and Elizabeth M. (Alderman) Smith.

Don was...

Feb 5, 2016

Glenn W. Spring, age 87, of Old Town Valley, New Philadelphia, died Friday, February 05, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House following a period of declining health.

A son of the late John Christopher and Mayme Eichel Spring, Glenn was born at York Township on February 25, 1928.

He was employed by Bezzozi Trucking and retired from...

Feb 4, 2016

David Peoples, 71, of Tuscarawas, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 in the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness.

A son of the late Doyle and Juanita (Blankenship) Peoples, David was born March 22, 1944 at Huntington, West Virginia.

David graduated from Tuscarawas-Warwick High School in 1962.  That same year he enlisted with the United States Army and honorably served his...

Feb 4, 2016

Dennis Leroy Menefee, age 80, of Gnadenhutten, died Thursday, February 04, 2016, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health. A son of the late James Richard Lee and Cora May Belle (Reynolds) Menefee, Dennis was born at Wirt County, West Virginia on December 25, 1935. A 40 year member of...

Feb 4, 2016

Thomas N. McNish, 49, of Dover, passed away in Hennis Care Center in Dover on February 4, 2016.

Born on September 11, 1966 in Valao, California, he is the son of Katherine L. (Redding) Gianfrancesco.

In addition to his mother, Thomas is survived by his step-father, J.R. Gianfrancesco of Chino Valley, Arizona; his siblings, Paula Rose of New Philadelphia, Dawn...

Feb 4, 2016

Dorothy Pauline Williams, age 77, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, February 4, 2016, in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.

A daughter of the late Obediah Ralph and Nellie (Orr) Mahaffey, Dorothy was born in the family home at Rush Township, Ohio on December 9, 1938.

Dorothy attended the former Sanders and Uhrichsville schools. For many years, she...

Jan 31, 2016

Judith Lee Yost, age 74, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 in Hennis Care Center at Dover following a brief illness.

A daughter of the late Roland and Elsie Sligar Huff, Judie was born at New Philadelphia on October 14, 1941.

She attended the former Midvale High School and was employed for many years as a housekeeper at...

Jan 31, 2016

James Wilbert Kopp, 92, of New Philadelphia, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 in Aultman Hospital at Canton, Ohio following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Samuel Wilbert and Clara Caroline (Dorsey) Kopp, James was born March 7, 1923 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

On January 8, 1943, James was inducted into the United States Army and served...

Jan 27, 2016

Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Maurer, 86, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at her home following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Byron “Doc” Moore and the late Ella (Johnson) Moore, Dottie was born January 31, 1929 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Dottie was a 1947 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.  Then on November 27,...

Jan 26, 2016

Harriette R. Geisinger, 89, a former resident of Ashland and New Philadelphia, Ohio died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Aultman Hospital at Canton following complications from a fall.

The daughter of the late Herbert E. and Geraldine (Peck) Russell of Akron, Harriette graduated from Coventry High School as member of the National Honor Society.

While at Coventry, she excelled as...

Jan 26, 2016

Nancy J. Tolotti, 78, of Dover, passed away at Park Village Care Center on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 following a period of declining health.

Nancy, a loving and wise mother, peacefully left us surrounded by her loving daughters and grandchildren. She followed her late husband of 35 years, Larry E. Tolotti, just 7 months after his passing. They are together...

Jan 25, 2016

Margaret “Peg” Lucille Thomas, 95, of New Philadelphia passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 25, 2016 in The Inn at Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Mendrel H. Jessup and Geneva (Wise) Jessup, Peg was born January 4, 1921 at Akron, Ohio. She was a 1939 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High...

Jan 25, 2016

Hershel D. Bloom, 66, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, January 25, 2016 in Schoenbrunn Health Care at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Jack A. and Shirley H. (Brown) Bloom, Hershel was born March 24, 1949 at Cleveland, Ohio.

Hershel worked at White Bird Clinic at Eugene, Oregon where he helped homeless people...

Jan 22, 2016

John E. “Beef” Storrie, Jr. 61, of New Philadelphia, a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away in The Cleveland Clinic Friday morning, January 22, 2016 following a period of declining health.

Born in Dover on January 24, 1954, he was the son of Dorothy J. (Warner) Storrie of New Philadelphia and the late John E. Storrie.

After...

Jan 22, 2016

Jan 21, 2016

Stephen Elliott, 62, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, January 21, 2016

A son of the late Leroy and Eileen (Rife) Elliott, Stephen was born April 8, 1953 at Dover, Ohio.

Stephen was a longtime truck driver who had a never give up attitude.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Miller) Elliott; his children, Jackie (Hoss) Robinson of Port Washington, John...