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Allen Franklin
Aug 29, 2025
Allen J. Franklin, 83, of Strasburg, passed away August 29, 2025.
He retired from Timken Roller Bearing after 30 years of dedicated service, including a memorable year spent in England mentoring at British Timken. Allen was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in hunting, fishing, and anything that allowed him to be outside. He was especially known for his craftsmanship in...
Carol Geers
Aug 29, 2025
Carol R. Geers, age 86, of Dover, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital after a period of declining health.
She was born in Dover on January 21, 1939, to the late Solomon E. and Bessie R. (Belknap) Schwartz.
Carol was a 1957 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She began a 50-year career in banking. She...
Robert "Pedro" West
Aug 26, 2025
Robert E. West, Jr. “Pedro,” age 68, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly, doing the thing he enjoyed the most, helping people.
Born at Dover, on July 13, 1957, Pedro was a son of the late Robert and Italia (Fragasse) West. He was one of 12 children in the family. While growing up he learned his work ethic and larger than...
Richard Bleininger
Aug 22, 2025
Richard P. Bleininger, “Richie” or “Hot Wheels” to many, age 78, of Dover, died following a hard-fought battle with heart and lung failure, late Friday, August 22, 2025, in Select Specialty Hospital at Canton.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, on August 19, 1947, Rich was a son of the late Ervin R. and Bessie M. Metzger Bleininger. Raised on the...
Tommy A. Hobart
Aug 22, 2025
Tommy Allen Hobart, age 83, of Stone Creek, died peacefully, in his residence, Friday, August 22, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover on June 16, 1942, Tom was the youngest son of the late Raymond J. and Ardath J. Henninger Hobart.
He was a 1960 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and proudly served his...
Marguerite Hooper
Aug 21, 2025
Marguerite E. Hooper, age 88, of East Sparta, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health.
She was born in Harrison County, Ohio on February 25, 1937, to the late Oliver and Lelia (Schaeffer) Rupert.
Marguerite worked for many years as a Bartender. She retired from Friendly Corner in...
Ronald Watson
Aug 20, 2025
Ronald J. Watson, age 82, of Dover, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, following a brief illness, while in the care of Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
Born on April 28, 1943, in Barnesville, Ohio, Ron was a son of the late Virgil and Virginia Law Watson.
Ron was raised on the family farm in Quaker City, Ohio where he learned...
Roxanne Webb
Aug 16, 2025
Roxanne Webb, age 68, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice Truman House.
Born in Dover, Ohio on June 8, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Maxwell and Erma Jean (Meuhlen) Korns.
Roxanne was a 1976 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and a homemaker. She loved her...
Patricia Lunsford
Aug 16, 2025
Patricia Lunsford, age 87, formerly of New Philadelphia and Bolivar passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton.
Born on May 31, 1938, in Braceville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Sherman A. and Helen G. (Chapman) Glass.
Patricia graduated from Champion High School in 1956. After graduation she worked at a pool where she fell in love with her future...
Harvey Byers
Aug 15, 2025
Harvey L. Byers, age 76, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Dennison on September 26, 1948, to the late Charles E. and Beatrice M (Huntley) Byers.
Harvey was a 1966 graduate of Midvale High School. He was an athlete in high school and...
Sandra Kay Locker
Aug 12, 2025
Sandra “Kay” Locker, 82, of Bolivar passed away peacefully in Hennis Care Center at Bolivar on August 12, 2025.
Born in Dover on July 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Marjorie I. (Addy) Mizer.
Kay was a 1961 graduate of Tuscarawas Valley High School. She worked for 14 years with Whitmeyer Advertising prior to her retirement....
Robert L. Eick
Aug 12, 2025
Robert L. Eick, 77, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Bethany Nursing Home at Canton, following a period of declining health.
Born in Leesville, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Helen (Coultrap) Eick and grew up attending the Leesville United Methodist Church at Leesville. He was a proud graduate of Conotton Valley High School...
John W. Murray
Aug 11, 2025
John Woodrow Murray, 78, passed away on August 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on April 24, 1947 to John and Katie (Polka) Murray of Dover. He graduated from Dover High School in 1965 and proudly served in the National Guard.
John married Cheryl Berger on July 24,1971. They were married for 54 happy years. John could fix...
Alexander Vincent Linard
Aug 11, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved baby boy, Alexander Vincent Linard, who left this world far too soon on August 11, 2025, at just two months old. Born in Akron, Ohio, on June 9, 2025, Alexander was a beautiful light in the lives of his parents, Alayna Sierra Wilson and Jensen Robert Linard,...
Jeff Lee Marshall
Aug 8, 2025
Jeff Lee Marshall, age 54, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, August 8, 2025.
A son of Dagnia Marshall Meek of New Philadelphia, Jeff was born in Union Hospital at Dover on September 21, 1970.
He attended New Philadelphia High School and worked for many years in the residential remodeling and restoration industry. Most recently, he was employed by Walmart at New Philadelphia...
John Kiste, III
Aug 7, 2025
John Raymond Kiste, III, age 66, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully, in his residence, surrounded by his family, early Thursday, August 7, 2025 following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Twin City Hospital at Dennison on November 13, 1958, John was a son of Agnes Smolak Hayden of Fairlawn and the late John R. and Donna J. Kiste.
He was a...
Iommiesene "Sene" Ray Sherrell
Aug 6, 2025
Iommiesene “Sene” Ray Sherrell, age 89, of Dover, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from Hennis Care Center at Dover.
Born July 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Blanche Bernice (Curtis) Ray.
Together with her loving husband of 56 years, the late Rev. Willie P. Sherrell, whom she wed May...
Hannah Eileen Smith
Aug 5, 2025
Hannah Eileen Smith, a beautiful, loving, vibrant soul, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as a result of an accident while hiking on the Towpath Trail near Zoarville.
Born in Union Hospital at Dover, Hannah is a daughter of Mark and Jennifer Geiser Smith of Tuscarawas.
She was a 2023 graduate of Indian Valley High School where she played the saxophone and served...
Jacob Royce Bierwirth
Aug 5, 2025
Jacob Royce Bierwirth, age 21, of Dover, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as a result of an accident while hiking the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
Jacob, the youngest son born to Lisa Mahoney Bierwirth of Dover and the late Royce A. Bierwirth, was born in Aultman Hospital at Canton on May 7, 2004.
Jacob was a 2022 graduate of Tusky...
Joseph Eugene Barile
Aug 5, 2025
Joseph Eugene Barile, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in his residence following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born in Parma, Ohio on January 9, 1950, Joe was a son of the late Sam and Phyllis King Barile.
Following his graduation from Valley Forge High School, Joe earned a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University. He also...
