Obituaries

Nov 23, 2014

John Michael “Jack” Connare, age 76, formerly of Dover, died Sunday, November 23, 2014 in West Bay Center Nursing Home at Westlake, Ohio.

Born on February 19, 1938, at Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, Jack was a son of the late John M. Connare, Sr. and Frances L. (Sousa) Connare.

He was a graduate of East High School at Cleveland and worked...

Nov 22, 2014

Judith L. Wright, age 75, of Newcomerstown, died Saturday, November 22, 2014, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia, following a two year illness.

Born at Coshocton, Ohio, on November 17, 1939, Judy, as she was known to family and friends, was a daughter of the late Marshall “Mike” and Verna (Wilson) Jennings.

Judy was a...

Nov 19, 2014

William Dale Rieger, age 95, of New Philadelphia, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014, in Community Hospice House, surrounded by his children, following a period of declining health.

Born at Dover on May 21, 1919, William was a son of the late Leo and Edith (Becker) Rieger.

He was a graduate of Dover High School. From 1942- 1945, William served as...

Nov 18, 2014

Nov 18, 2014

James Glenn McCaslin, 80, of Dundee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Carl and Lena (Edger) McCaslin, Glenn was born October 27, 1934 at Harrison County, Ohio.

Glenn graduated from Freeport High School in 1952. He...

Nov 17, 2014

David V. Calkins, age 70, of Dellroy, Ohio died early Monday, November 17, 2014 in his home, with his family by his side.

Born at Houston, Texas on July 6, 1944, David was a son of the late Earl C. and Dorothy L. (Lambert) Calkins.

David entered the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for five years prior to his...

Nov 14, 2014

Betty Jean Morris, 84, of Dover, passed away Friday evening, November 14, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born September 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Barry and Berchel (Roop) Wills.

After graduating from high school, she married her husband, Glenn Richard Morris, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage. Together, they were blessed with...

Nov 13, 2014

Bessie Bonisolli, age 88, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Samuel and Margurite (McCluggage) Bucher, Bessie was born on March 29, 1926 at New Philadelphia.

She attended New Philadelphia High School and was employed by the Belmont Stamping and Enameling Company.

On March 6,...

Nov 13, 2014

Eldiva Pearl “Bay” Hawkins, age 91, of Midvale, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 in her residence following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Thomas and Hazel (Albert) Herbert, Bay was born at Uhrichsville, Ohio on January 29, 1923.

She was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and soon after, entered the United States Navy,...

Nov 12, 2014

John Raymond Kendle, 57, of Medina, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the home of his son following a period of declining health.

A son of the late William Kendle Sr. and the late Dolores (Kazmierczak) Kendle, John was born April 25, 1957 at Elyria, Ohio.

John was retired from Elyria Foundry and was a member of the Elyria AMVETS....

Nov 11, 2014

Edith Emma Renicker, 86, of Dover, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Hennis Care & Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Donald David and Olivia Mildred (Burky) Maurer, Edith was born in her childhood home at New Philadelphia on March 25, 1928.

Edith was formerly employed at Marsh Lumber and Office...

Nov 10, 2014

Mary E. Everett, 87, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, November 10, 2014 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Carpenter) Davis, Mary was born December 23, 1926 at Wainwright, Ohio.

Mary graduated from Midvale High School and was formerly employed at Conley’s Department Store and Merit...

Nov 10, 2014

Donald Eugene Shalosky, a longtime resident of Tuscarawas, died Monday, November 10, 2014, in Park Village Health Care Center following a period of declining health.

Born at Newcomerstown on June 20, 1934, Don was a son of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Bordenkirker) Shalosky.

He was a graduate of Sacred Heart School at Coshocton and the Hobart Welding School. From...

Nov 8, 2014

M. Isabel Denzer, age 99, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, on Saturday, November 8, 2014.

Born on May 17, 1915, at Gnadenhutten, Isabel was a daughter of the late Oliver C. and Myrtle J. (Parish) Lichty.

Isabel was a 1933 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and on October 15, 1933, in Schoenbrunn Village Park married Herbert A. Denzer....

Nov 5, 2014

Teresa Jo McLaughlin, age 54 of Weirton, West Virginia and formerly of Fairfield Township, Dover, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, in Acuity Specialty Hospital at Steubenville, following a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 21, 1960, Terri, as she was known by family and friends, is a daughter of Sandra (Hugh)...

Nov 4, 2014

Peggy Lynn Smith McCullough, age 59, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 following a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born on January 3, 1955, at Akron, Ohio, Peggy is a daughter of the Donzil Smith of Bolivar and the late Madeline (Taylor) Smith.

Peggy attended Tallmadge High School and worked for many years at the former Der Dutchman...

Nov 3, 2014

Harold Lee Pyle, 74, of Dover, died Tuesday, November 04, 2014 in Country Club Retirement Campus at Dover following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Harold and Anna (Indorf) Pyle, Harold was born November 10, 1939 at Canton, Ohio.

Harold had a passion for cars and was formerly employed at Harry Humphries Auto City and Ferris Chevrolet. He...

Nov 2, 2014

Anthony T. Grill, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away November 2, 2014 in the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on November 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Donato and Wilda (Shimp) Grill.

After graduating from high school, he began his professional career working as a...

Nov 1, 2014

Yong Cha Chang, age 53, of New Philadelphia, died Saturday, November 1, 2014, in University Hospital at Cleveland following a sudden illness.

Born at Seoul, Korea on January 7, 1961, Yong Cha was a daughter of the late Man Pok Chang and Kasson Yu.

She graduated from Jonk Hwak High School and began working for the Korean Times prior to...

Oct 30, 2014