Obituaries

Jul 23, 2013

Larry David Smitley, age 61 of Dover, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2013 surrounded by his loving family while in the care of Community Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of Harriet “Momma” Smitley-Kuhn of Dover and the late David J. Smitley, Larry was born at Union Hospital at Dover on January 5, 1952; and was...

Jul 23, 2013

Larry J. Jenkins, 72, of Midvale, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in the Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Midvale, Larry was the son of the late Carl J. Jenkins and Jeannette R. (Robinson) Kohl.

After graduating from Midvale High School, Larry spent the majority of his professional career working for the former Shenango in Dover. He...

Jul 23, 2013

Betty E. Hummel, 89, of Dover, OH, formally of Meadville, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours or service. Cremation care has been handled through Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover.

Those wishing to do so may...

Jul 22, 2013

Gladys J. Huebner, 75, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Dennison, passed away in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center on Monday, July 22, 2013.

Born in Tuscarawas on May 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Phillips and Margaret (Beckley) Folp. She graduated from Tuscarawas High School and spent her lifetime as a homemaker, loving and caring for her children.

Gladys...

Jul 22, 2013

Jenna Ann Miller, 27, a loving daughter, mother, friend, and kindred-spirit, passed away Monday morning, July 22, 2013. Although the exact cause of her death is unknown at this time, her ongoing struggle with a heroin addiction and having been very ill from pleurisy may have contributed to her passing.

Born June 20, 1986, Jenna was a blessing to her...

Jul 20, 2013

J. Russell Mizer, 87 of New Philadelphia and formerly of Stone Creek, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Martin Luther and Janet Irena (Cline) Mizer, Russell was born near Stone Creek, Ohio on September 29, 1925.

Russell attended Stone Creek High School...

Jul 18, 2013

Robert Eugene Fait, age 80, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, under the care of Community Hospice House following a lengthy period of declining health.

A son of the late John and Rose (Kubick) Fait, Bob was born at Roswell, Ohio on June 12, 1933.

He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1951 and entered into the...

Jul 17, 2013

Beatrice L. Mercer, age 90 of Hennis Care Center at Dover and formerly of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

A daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Correll) Miller, Bea, as she was known to family and friends was born at Dover, Ohio on February 11, 1923.

She attended Dover City Schools and was a long-time member...

Jul 12, 2013

Jul 11, 2013

Lois Ann Linard, 59, of Dover passed away in Oak Point Nursing Home in Baltic on July 11, 2013 following a period of declining health from dementia.

Born in Dover on October 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Adrian and Monna (Clymans) Johnson.

After graduating from New Philadelphia High School in 1971, she worked in the beauty...

Jul 11, 2013

Danny R. Hilton, 72, of Dover, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his home following a lengthy illness.

A son of the late Bud Smith and the late Evalyn (Fritz) Smith, Danny was born September 30, 1940 at Greenup, Kentucky.

Danny was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict.

He was the owner...

Jul 11, 2013

James W. Bartholow, Jr. age 58 of New Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Cleveland Clinic Medical Center.

A son of the late James W. Bartholow, Sr. and Myrtle (Owens) Bartholow, Jim as he was known to family and friends was born on December 4, 1954 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison.

In December of 1973, he married...

Jul 10, 2013

Helen R. Yost, age 94, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

She was born on January 21, 1919 to the late William and Elsie (nee Grubb) Hummel in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Helen is survived by her cherished sister Irene Theobold; loving sons Larry (JoAnn), Glenn (Bonnie), and Donald (Vi) Yost; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...

Jul 9, 2013

Gary A. Hill, age 68, of New Philadelphia and formerly of Canton, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Amberwood Manor under the care of Community Hospice following an extended illness.

Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on November 1, 1944, Gary was a son of the late Leroy Hill and Dorothy Golec.

Gary was a 1962 graduate of...

Jul 6, 2013

Simon E. Korns, age 83, of Dover, passed away peacefully late Saturday morning, July 6, 2013, in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born in Goshen Township, December 5, 1929, Simon was one of ten children born to the late William and Lydia Davis Korns, Jr.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Simon served...

Jul 5, 2013

Pamela Sue Scalambrino, 61, of Dover, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2013 from Union Hospital at Dover following a courageous battle with cancer.

A daughter of Robert and Ruth (Kyte) Winsch of New Philadelphia, Pamela was born March 27, 1952 in Twin City Hospital at Dennison, Ohio. She graduated from Indian Valley North High School...

Jul 5, 2013

Allen D. “Mike” McCombs, Jr., age 89, of Strasburg, Ohio, formerly of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and a winter resident of Panama City Beach, Florida, died peacefully early Friday evening, July 5, 2013, in the care of the Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia, with his family at his side.

Born at Aspinwall, PA, January 11, 1924, he was a son...

Jul 4, 2013

Roger Lee Paulun, age 67, of Newcomerstown, died early Thursday morning, July 4, 2013, in Union Hospital, following a brief battle with Lymphoma.

Born at Newcomerstown, April 4, 1946, he was a son of the late William C. and Lillie Florence Wilson Paulun.

Best known as “Peachy” to his classmates, Roger was a 1964 graduate of Newcomerstown High...

Jul 3, 2013

Douglas W. Davis, age 35 of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday July 3, 2013 at his home.

Born July 16, 1977, at Dover, he was the son of Shirley Regula Davis of Tuscarawas and the late Robert E. Davis. He had attended Indian Valley High School.

In addition to his mother, Doug is survived by his companion, Nichole Gatchell of Uhrichsville, sisters,...

Jul 3, 2013

Lawrence John Kuzawa, age 61, of Mechanicstown, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 03, 2013, under the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.

Born at Cleveland, Ohio on August 17, 1951, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Dancak) Kuzawa.

Larry, as he was known to family and friends, was a graduate of Brunswick High School...